Baton
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noun


(1)   A thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir
(2)   A hollow cylinder passed from runner to runner in a relay race
(3)   A hollow metal rod that is wielded or twirled by a drum major or drum majorette
(4)   A short staff carried by some officials to symbolize an office or an authority
(5)   A short stout club used primarily by policemen
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Noun



  1. A staff or truncheon, used for various purposes; as, the baton of a field marshal; the baton of a conductor in musical performances.
  2. An object transferred by runners in a relay race.
  3. An abatement in coats of arms to denote illegitimacy. (Also spelled batune, baston).
 
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