Meaning & Definition of Baton in English
English⟶
Baton
/bətɑn/
noun
1. A thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir
synonym:
- baton,
- wand
2. A short stout club used primarily by policemen
synonym:
- truncheon,
- nightstick,
- baton,
- billy,
- billystick,
- billy club
3. A short staff carried by some officials to symbolize an office or an authority
synonym:
- baton
4. A hollow metal rod that is wielded or twirled by a drum major or drum majorette
synonym:
- baton
5. A hollow cylinder passed from runner to runner in a relay race
synonym:
- baton