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Meaning of the word baton in English

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baton

US /bəˈtɑːn/
UK /bəˈtɑːn/
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Noun

1.

a thin stick used by a conductor to direct an orchestra or choir

Example:
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The conductor raised his baton, and the orchestra began to play.
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She held the baton firmly, ready to lead the choir.
Synonym:
staffrodstick
2.

a short stick or truncheon carried by a police officer

Example:
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The police officer drew his baton to control the crowd.
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He was trained in the use of a police baton.
Synonym:
truncheonclubcudgel
3.

a hollow cylinder passed from one runner to another in a relay race

Example:
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The runner dropped the baton, costing his team the race.
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She passed the baton smoothly to the next runner.
Synonym:
relay stickstaff
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