baton
Translation
baton, truncheon
Examples
The conductor raised his baton.
The conductor raised his baton.
She passed the baton in the relay race.
She passed the baton in the relay race.
The police officer carried a baton.
The police officer carried a truncheon.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) baton a stick used for a specific purpose The runner dropped the baton.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stick, rod, club, wand, truncheon
Etymology
From French 'bâton', meaning 'stick, staff'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'baton' as a special kind of stick used for a specific purpose: conducting music, passing in a race, or for policing (a truncheon).