nounπShareA staff or truncheon, used for various purposes"the baton of a field marshal"utensilmusicsportpolicemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe stick of a conductor in musical performances."The conductor raised their batons, signaling the orchestra to begin playing. "musicutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn object transferred by runners in a relay race."The runners passed the batons quickly to keep their team in the lead. "sportraceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA short stout club used primarily by policemen; a truncheon (UK)."The police officers carried their batons as they walked through the crowded street. "policeweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn abatement in coats of arms to denote illegitimacy. (Also spelled batune, baston)."The family's coat of arms included a pair of batons, clearly indicating a lineage marked by illegitimacy. "heraldryroyalfamilyhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA riband with the ends cut off, resembling a baton, as shown on a coat of arms."The family crest featured two gold batons diagonally crossing the shield, representing their ancestors' military service. "heraldryroyalmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA short vertical lightweight post, not set into the ground, used to separate wires in a fence."The farmer used batons to keep the electric fence wires spaced evenly apart, preventing them from sagging and touching the ground. "materialitemutilityagriculturestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
