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mace

/meɪs/

Translations

macenoun

maces

/meɪs/

The king's guard carried a heavy mace as a symbol of authority.

Охранник короля нес тяжелую булаву как символ власти.

мускатный цвет

The recipe called for a pinch of mace to enhance the flavor.

Рецепт требовал щепотку мускатного цвета для усиления вкуса.

Synonyms

maceverb

maced

Past Simple

maced

Past Participle

macing

Gerund

/meɪs/

Transitive; modern use chiefly meaning ‘to spray with tear gas or pepper spray’. Also archaic ‘to strike with a mace’.

macenoun

A heavy club, typically having a metal head and spikes, used as a weapon in medieval times.

The knight wielded a mace during the battle to break through the enemy's armor.

A ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or office.

The university chancellor carried the mace during the graduation ceremony.

A spice made from the dried covering of the nutmeg seed.

The chef added a pinch of mace to the dish to enhance its flavor.

A proprietary brand or general term for tear gas or pepper spray used for self-defence.

She reached into her purse and pulled out a can of mace.

maceverb

To spray or attack (a person or animal) with tear gas or pepper spray, especially the product Mace.

The security guard maced the intruder before calling the police.

Archaic: To strike or bludgeon with a mace (the weapon).

In the melee, the warrior maced his foe to the ground.