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Baton
01
a slender stick used by a conductor while leading an orchestra
Example
With precise baton technique, the guest conductor elicited an exceptional performance.
The conductor raised their baton to signal the orchestra to begin playing.
Midway, the musician lost the pulse when his eye left the spinning baton.
02
a cylindrical device that is used as a non-lethal weapon or tool for law enforcement purposes
Example
When protestors turned violent, police were authorized to use batons to disperse the crowd.
She carried her baton strapped to her belt at all times while on patrol.
Videos showed the officer wielding his baton against protesters who ignored orders to disperse.
03
a hollow cylinder passed from runner to runner in a relay race
04
a hollow metal rod that is wielded or twirled by a drum major or drum majorette
05
a short staff carried by some officials to symbolize an office or an authority
Example
With precise baton technique, the guest conductor elicited an exceptional performance.
The conductor raised their baton to signal the orchestra to begin playing.
Midway, the musician lost the pulse when his eye left the spinning baton.
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