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Baton
01
a slender stick used by a conductor while leading an orchestra
Examples
The conductor raised their baton to signal the orchestra to begin playing.
02
a hollow cylinder passed from runner to runner in a relay race
03
a cylindrical device that is used as a non-lethal weapon or tool for law enforcement purposes
Examples
When protestors turned violent, police were authorized to use batons to disperse the crowd.
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
