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Luma
/Sounds like "LOO" (as in "loop") + "mah" (as in "mark")/
The baton used by Chilean Carabineros to control crowds, historically made from luma wood, a native Chiloé hardwood. The luma became a symbol of police brutality during the 2019 social uprising, when images of Carabineros wielding them against protesters circled the world.
“The cops arrived with batons to disperse the march.”
“They hit him with a baton for no reason.”
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Luma
/Sounds like "LOO" (as in "loop") + "mah" (as in "mark")/
The baton used by Chilean Carabineros to control crowds, historically made from luma wood, a native Chiloé hardwood. The luma became a symbol of police brutality during the 2019 social uprising, when images of Carabineros wielding them against protesters circled the world.
“The cops arrived with batons to disperse the march.”
“They hit him with a baton for no reason.”
Guacal
A wooden or plastic crate used to transport fruits, vegetables, or other goods. In Central America the guacal is the standard container at street markets and corner stores. In Guatemala and Honduras it also informally means a hard knock on the head.