baton

US /bəˈtɑn, bæ-, ˈbætn:/

UK /'bætɒn/

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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Short stick used by a music conductor
She waved her baton to make sure the band kept in time
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Short stick used by a police officer
The police officer hit the robber with his baton
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Short stick used by a relay race athlete
The runner passed his baton to the one in front of him

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