Definition of Baton

1. Noun. A thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir.

Exact synonyms: Wand
Generic synonyms: Rod

2. Noun. A short stout club used primarily by policemen.
Exact synonyms: Billy, Billy Club, Billystick, Nightstick, Truncheon
Generic synonyms: Club

3. Noun. A short staff carried by some officials to symbolize an office or an authority.
Generic synonyms: Staff

4. Noun. A hollow metal rod that is wielded or twirled by a drum major or drum majorette.
Generic synonyms: Rod

5. Noun. A hollow cylinder passed from runner to runner in a relay race.
Generic synonyms: Sports Implement

Definition of Baton

1. n. A staff or truncheon, used for various purposes; as, the baton of a field marshal; the baton of a conductor in musical performances.

Definition of Baton

1. a short rod [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Baton

batiste
batistes
Batis maritima
batler
batlers
batlet
batlets
batlike
batman
batmen
Batna
batoidei
Batoidei
batoko palm
batology
baton (current term)
batoned
batoning
batons
Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge Bridge
baton twirler
batoon
batooned
batooning
batoons
batrachia
Batrachia
batrachian
batrachian

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