Definition of "baton"
- noun
A staff or truncheon, used for various purposes; as, the baton of a field marshal.
The stick of a conductor in musical performances.
An object transferred by runners in a relay race.
A short stout club used primarily by policemen.
An abatement in coats of arms to denote illegitimacy. (Also spelled batune, baston).
- verb
To strike with a baton.
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