Beat repeatedly, batter (8)

I believe the answer is:

bludgeon

(Other definitions for bludgeon that I've seen before include "Strike with a club" , "Club used maliciously" , "Cudgel" , "Thick stick as weapon" , "Thick club" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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