swagger stick
Short military cane
A swagger stick is a short cane or riding crop carried by military officers, typically tucked under the arm as a mark of authority rather than used for any practical purpose.
The accessory suggests formality and traditional discipline: The sergeant major never appeared without his swagger stick.
The term occasionally describes any small baton carried for effect rather than function.
Slender rod for leading
- caneStick for support
- officerAuthority figure in uniform
- regimentColonel-led military unit
- paradeCeremonial public procession
drill · sergeant · commander · insignia · rank · uniform · discipline · inspection
Ceremonial emblems of authority
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- processionFormal moving line
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- dress uniformCeremonial military attire
pomp · pageantry · tradition · formal · ritual · mace · scepter · investiture
Proud, showy gait
- bravadoPretense of fearlessness
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- self-assuranceConfidence in one's abilities
- boldnessFearless readiness to act
panache · flair · bearing · demeanor · posture · presence · arrogance · showmanship
Authoritative instruction given
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- rankPosition in hierarchy
- statusOne's relative position
- powerEnergy transfer rate
leadership · superiority · control · prestige · intimidation · hierarchy · enforcement · discipline
baton
Slender rod for leading
parade · drill · sergeant · commander · insignia · rank · uniform · discipline · inspection · ceremonial
regalia
Ceremonial emblems of authority
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- processionFormal moving line
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
dress uniform · pomp · pageantry · tradition · formal · ritual · mace · scepter · investiture · decoration
strut
Proud, showy gait
- bravadoPretense of fearlessness
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- self-assuranceConfidence in one's abilities
boldness · panache · flair · bearing · demeanor · posture · presence · arrogance · showmanship · aplomb
command
Authoritative instruction given
power · leadership · superiority · control · prestige · intimidation · hierarchy · enforcement · discipline · obedience
- batonsrelay baton, twirling baton, police baton
- rodsrod, dowel, steel rod, glass rod, curtain rod
- caneswalking cane, cane, wooden cane, folding cane, white cane
- ceremonial bladesceremonial sword, dress sword, sacrificial knife
swagger stickcrutch
Mobility aid for injured
walking cane · mobility aid · walking stick · cane · white cane
swagger, stick, swaggered, swaggering, swaggers, swaggerer, sticks, sticked, sticking