Batter with a heavy object (8)

I believe the answer is:

bludgeon

(Other definitions for bludgeon that I've seen before include "Thick club" , "Strike with a club" , "Stick or club with a heavy end" , "Hit with a heavy club" , "Cudgel" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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