baton

/'bætən/

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Explanation of the Word "Baton"

Definition: The word "baton" is a noun that can refer to several things, but it generally describes a stick or rod that is used in different contexts.

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Noun

1. a hollow cylinder passed from runner to runner in a relay race
2. a hollow metal rod that is wielded or twirled by a drum major or drum majorette
3. a short staff carried by some officials to symbolize an office or an authority
4. a short stout club used primarily by policemen
5. a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir

Synonyms

• truncheon
• nightstick
• billy
• billystick
• billy club
• wand