baton Synonyms
baton Meaning
baton (n)
a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
a short staff carried by some officials to symbolize an office or an authority
a hollow metal rod that is wielded or twirled by a drum major or drum majorette
a hollow cylinder passed from runner to runner in a relay race
baton (n.)
A staff or truncheon, used for various purposes; as, the baton of a field marshal; the baton of a conductor in musical performances.
An ordinary with its ends cut off, borne sinister as a mark of bastardy, and containing one fourth in breadth of the bend sinister; -- called also bastard bar. See Bend sinister.
baton Sentence Examples
- The conductor gracefully wielded her baton, leading the orchestra through a breathtaking symphony.
- During the relay race, the runners passed the baton swiftly from hand to hand, their hearts pounding with anticipation.
- The marching band's baton twirlers performed intricate patterns with their batons, showcasing their precision and dexterity.
- The drum major's baton flicked through the air, signaling the change of tempo in the band's performance.
- The traffic officer raised her baton, stopping the flow of vehicles to allow pedestrians to cross the road.
- The police officer drew his baton defensively, his knuckles white from the grip.
- The baton charger's baton crackled with electricity, sending a powerful shock through his target.
- The magician used a baton as a prop in his illusions, making objects appear and disappear with a wave of his hand.
- The cheerleaders held up their batons, their cheers echoing through the stadium.
- The baton is a symbol of authority in many different settings, representing power and command.
FAQs About the word baton
a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir, a short stout club used primarily by policemen, a short staff carried by some officials to
cane, nightstick, truncheon, cudgel, bat, mallet, bludgeon, bastinado, billy, shillelagh
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The conductor gracefully wielded her baton, leading the orchestra through a breathtaking symphony.
During the relay race, the runners passed the baton swiftly from hand to hand, their hearts pounding with anticipation.
The marching band's baton twirlers performed intricate patterns with their batons, showcasing their precision and dexterity.
The drum major's baton flicked through the air, signaling the change of tempo in the band's performance.
