Defenition of the word baton
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Defenition of the word baton
- A short heavy club with a rounded head used as a weapon.
- used by a conductor to direct an orchestra
- passed from runner to runner in a relay race
- a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to direct an orchestra
- an implement passed from runner to runner in a relay race
- a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir
- a hollow cylinder passed from runner to runner in a relay race
- a hollow metal rod that is wielded or twirled by a drum major or drum majorette
- a short staff carried by some officials to symbolize an office or an authority
- a short stout club used primarily by policemen
Synonyms for the word baton
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- billy
- billy club
- billystick
- club
- crop
- cudgel
- nightstick
- pointer
- rod
- stick
- truncheon
- wand
Similar words in the baton
Hyponyms for the word baton
Hypernyms for the word baton
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- club
- rod
- sports implement
- staff
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