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Definition of Baton
1. Noun. A thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir.
2. Noun. A short stout club used primarily by policemen.
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]