English noun: baton |
1. | baton (artifact) a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir |
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| Synonyms | wand |
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| Broader (hypernym) | rod |
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2. | baton (artifact) a short stout club used primarily by policemen |
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| Synonyms | billy, billy club, billystick, nightstick, truncheon |
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| Broader (hypernym) | club |
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3. | baton (artifact) a short staff carried by some officials to symbolize an office or an authority |
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| Broader (hypernym) | staff |
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4. | baton (artifact) a hollow metal rod that is wielded or twirled by a drum major or drum majorette |
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| Broader (hypernym) | rod |
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5. | baton (artifact) a hollow cylinder passed from runner to runner in a relay race |
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| Broader (hypernym) | sports implement |
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