We found 3 dictionaries that define the word takes up the cudgels:

General (2 matching dictionaries)

1. takes up the cudgels: Merriam-Webster
2. takes up the cudgels: TheFreeDictionary.com

Business (1 matching dictionary)

3. takes up the cudgels: Legal dictionary

▸ Words similar to takes up the cudgels ▸ Usage examples for takes up the cudgels ▸ Idioms related to takes up the cudgels ▸ Wikipedia articles (New!) ▸ Words that often appear near takes up the cudgels ▸ Rhymes of takes up the cudgels ▸ Invented words related to takes up the cudgels