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baton

noun

/bəˈtɒn/

Meaning

A thin stick carried by a conductor to direct an orchestra, or used as a symbol of authority.

The conductor raised his baton to begin the symphony.

pass the baton

staff, stick, rod, wand

null, none

police baton, conductor's baton, pass the baton, relay baton

The action of making practical and effective use of something.

activity done for enjoyment and relaxation during free time

the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true

the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy

a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority about a cause

A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equ...