Baston (en. Stick)

bás-ton

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A long, usually carved piece of wood or metal used for support or as a weapon.
He used a stick while walking on the slippery road.
Gumamit siya ng baston habang naglalakad sa madulas na daan.
An object that is hard, used to knock or collide.
He struck the stick on the ground to get people's attention.
Ipinukpok niya ang baston sa lupa upang makuha ang atensyon ng mga tao.
A symbol of authority, especially in ceremonies.
The staff of power is given to the newly elected leader.
Ang baston ng kapangyarihan ay ibinibigay sa bagong halal na lider.

Etymology

Spanish

Common Phrases and Expressions

staff of power
A symbol that shows authority.
baston ng kapangyarihan

Related Words

coercion
The use of a stick in a more brutal manner.
panggigipit
club
A type of stick used sometimes as a tool for striking.
pamalo

Slang Meanings

Strong object or stick used for support
He said I need a cane to walk properly.
Sabi niya, kailangan ko na ng baston para makalakad ng maayos.
Refers to strong people or those who are not easily harmed
That older brother is tough, not someone you can just mess with.
Si Kuya, baston yun, hindi basta-basta sinasaktan.
Something that was left abandoned or unfinished
That project is like a stick that was left behind.
Yung project na yan, parang baston na lang ang natira.
Someone who opposes or reprimands
I'm like a stick to him every time we fight.
Parang baston ako sa kanya tuwing nag-aaway kami.