noun
baton
buh-TAHN/bəˈtɑːn/
A short rod carried in the hand for a particular task.
The conductor lifts her slim baton as the musicians prepare to begin.
Etymology
The original 'stout staff' came to include a staff carried as a symbol of office and a conductor's wand. These uses connect a simple stick with authority and direction.
In context
seconds by the time you get the Baton there is a long jump happening here can you just quickly do the long jump back in time to finish pass the Baton to the 300 meter Runner here
More examples
- The relay runner passes the baton to her teammate.
- A marcher twirls a baton above her head.
- The museum displays an old police baton.
Forms
baton · batons
Similar words
- rod
- The broad shape without specifying a handheld task.
- club
- Usually a heavier striking implement rather than a conductor's stick.