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batons

/bəˈtɑːnz/ /bæˈtɑːnz/

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A staff or truncheon, used for various purposes

Examples :

"the baton of a field marshal"

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The stick of a conductor in musical performances.

Examples :

"The conductor raised their batons, signaling the orchestra to begin playing. "

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An object transferred by runners in a relay race.

Examples :

"The runners passed the batons quickly to keep their team in the lead. "

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

Examples :

"The police officers carried their batons as they walked through the crowded street. "

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

Examples :

"The family's coat of arms included a pair of batons, clearly indicating a lineage marked by illegitimacy. "

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

Examples :

"The family crest featured two gold batons diagonally crossing the shield, representing their ancestors' military service. "

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

Examples :

"The farmer used batons to keep the electric fence wires spaced evenly apart, preventing them from sagging and touching the ground. "

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