Baton (Noun)
Meaning 1
A short staff carried by some officials to symbolize an office or an authority.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Meaning 2
A short stout club used primarily by policemen.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
A hollow metal rod that is wielded or twirled by a drum major or drum majorette.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Meaning 4
A hollow cylinder passed from runner to runner in a relay race.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Meaning 5
A thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The conductor raised her baton to signal the start of the symphony.
- With a flick of his baton, the maestro brought the orchestra to life.
- The young musician watched in awe as the renowned conductor wielded his baton with precision.
- As the music swelled, the baton danced through the air, guiding the choir's harmonies.
- The baton came crashing down, marking the dramatic finale of the opera.