Definitions

1. noun

a wooden staff or club, typically used as a symbol of authority in India, or a type of Indian musical instrument

“The maharaja carried a danda as a symbol of his royal power.”

2. verb

to beat or thrash someone with a stick or rod

“The teacher danda the misbehaving student for disrupting the class.”

3. verb

to thrash or beat severely

“The storm danda the city with heavy rain and strong winds.”