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   baton

   /ˈbat(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. a thin stick used by a conductor to direct an orchestra or choir. Similar stickrodstaffwandbar
   • ▪ a short stick or tube passed from runner to runner in a relay race.
   • ▪ a long stick carried and twirled by a drum major or drum majorette.
   • ▪ a police officer's truncheon. Similar truncheonclubcudgelbludgeonstickbatmacenightstickblackjackshillelaghinformal:cosh
   • ▪ a staff of office or authority, especially one carried by a field marshal.
   • ▪ a rectangular piece of a vegetable or other food: "have plenty of crudités in the fridge, such as carrot batons"
   • ▪ a narrow bend truncated at each end.
   • ▪ a short bar replacing some figures on the dial of a clock or watch.
   • ▪ one of the suits in some tarot packs, corresponding to wands in others.

   Word Origin early 16th century (denoting a staff or cudgel): from French bâton, earlier baston, from late Latin bastum ‘stick’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBATON | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BATON definition: 1. a stick used by a conductor (= person who controls the performance of a group of musicians) to…. Learn more.

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4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › batonBaton Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word baton, from a cudgel to a stick to a rod. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of baton.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Baton_(law_enforcement)Baton (law enforcement) - Wikipedia

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   A baton is a club used by law-enforcement officers, security guards and military personnel. Learn about the history, types, uses and controversies of batons in different countries and contexts.

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7. singaporelegaladvice.com › law-articles › tasers-batonsTasers, Batons, Shields & Firearms: When Do the Police Use Them?

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   Jan 18, 2023 · Baton: A baton is a cylindrical club used for defence and counterattack. Police officers use the Straight Extendable Baton (SEB) to execute handling techniques. Shield : Officers use transparent shields to protect themselves during riots.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbaton noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of baton noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.dictionary.com › browse › batonBATON Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Baton definition: a wand used by a conductor.. See examples of BATON used in a sentence.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBATON definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    A baton is a long stick with a knob on one end that is sometimes carried by a person marching in a parade. The baton is spun round, thrown into the air and caught.