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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.
With precise baton technique, the guest conductor elicited an exceptional performance.
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.
Videos showed the officer wielding his baton against protesters who ignored orders to disperse.
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
