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baton

/ˈbætɒn/ /bəˈtɑn/

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noun

A staff or truncheon, used for various purposes

Examples :

"the baton of a field marshal"

music police sport utensil thing

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noun

The stick of a conductor in musical performances.

Examples :

"The orchestra conductor raised her baton, signaling the start of the performance. "

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noun

An object transferred by runners in a relay race.

Examples :

"The baton was quickly passed from one runner to the next in the school relay race. "

sport race item

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noun

A short stout club used primarily by policemen; a truncheon (UK).

Examples :

"The police officer used the baton to break up the fight. "

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noun

An abatement in coats of arms to denote illegitimacy. (Also spelled batune, baston).

Examples :

"The family crest showed a baton, indicating that the line of descent was illegitimate. "

heraldry family style

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noun

A riband with the ends cut off, resembling a baton, as shown on a coat of arms.

Examples :

"The coat of arms featured a silver baton, angled downwards across the shield, signifying a connection to a younger son. "

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noun

A short vertical lightweight post, not set into the ground, used to separate wires in a fence.

Examples :

"The farmer used small plastic batons to keep the electric fence wires evenly spaced. "

property material agriculture

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verb

To strike with a baton.

Examples :

"The police officer batonned the suspect's arm to restrain him. "

police weapon action