Definition of baton - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
law enforcementUS heavy stick used by police as a weaponUS
- The officer carried a baton for protection.
2.
musicTECH. stick used by a conductor in musicTECH.
- The conductor waved the baton energetically.
3.
sportsTECH. short stick passed in a relay raceTECH.
- She handed the baton to her teammate.
4.
paradeTECH. long stick twirled by a drum majorTECH.
- The drum major twirled the baton skillfully.
5.
authoritystaff symbolizing authority carried by officials
- The official held a baton during the ceremony.
6.
cookingTECH. slice of vegetable thicker than julienneTECH.
- He cut the carrots into batons for the stew.
Verb
1.
lead musicTECH. lead a musical group using a small stickTECH.
- The conductor will baton the orchestra tonight.
2.
clubRare strike someone or something with a short heavy stickRare
- The officer batoned the shield during the protest.
Images of baton
heavy stick used by police as a weapon 
stick used by a conductor in music 
short stick passed in a relay race 
long stick twirled by a drum major 
slice of vegetable thicker than julienne
Expressions with baton
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transfer of responsibility or leadership to another person
The baton passing marked the new CEO's first day.
fail to pass an important responsibility
The manager dropped the baton on the project deadline.
transfer responsibility or leadership to someone else
She decided to pass on the baton to her successor.
transfer responsibility or duty
He decided to retire and pass the baton to his daughter..
act of handing over a baton in a relay race
The passing of the baton was smooth during the race.
start or continue a task that someone else began
He will pick up the baton after the manager retires.
accept a duty or responsibility
She will take up the baton as the new team leader.
rush forward with batons to control a crowd
The police made a baton charge to disperse the protesters.
person who skillfully spins a baton
The baton twirler led the parade with grace.
police action dispersing a crowd using batons
The protest ended with a baton charge by the police.
led by a conductor in a musical performance
The orchestra played beautifully under the baton of Maestro Smith.
type of non-lethal projectile fired from a gun
The police fired a baton round to disperse the crowd..
Origin of baton
French, bâton (stick)
Terms with baton included in their meaning
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sports
the activity or sport of spinning a baton skillfully
marching band
female leader of a marching band, often twirling a baton
acr: Baton Rouge
city in Louisiana known for its capital status
juggling activity
juggling act where a central baton spins while two rods control it
performance
female dancer twirling a baton with a band
authority
baton symbolizing authority or office
sports
act of handing over a baton in a relay race
sports
act of handing over a baton in a relay race
performer
person who skillfully spins a baton
Examples of baton in a sentence
He gripped the baton tightly during the patrol. She tapped the baton to start the orchestra. The maestro's baton moved with precision. The runner dropped the baton during the race. He practiced passing the baton smoothly. She caught the baton effortlessly during the routine.
The baton fell during the parade. The mayor's baton was a symbol of his power. She passed the baton to her successor with pride. The chef prepared batons of zucchini for the dish. Batons of celery were added to the salad. She will baton the choir at the concert. He learned to baton during his music studies. The crowd watched as the musician batoned the drum rhythmically. During the parade, the leader batoned the air with precision.
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- French:matraque, conduire, ...
- German:Schlagstock, dirigieren, ...
- Italian:manganello, dirigere, ...
- Spanish:bastón, dirigir con la batuta, ...
- Portuguese:cassetete, dirigir, ...
- Chinese:警棍, 指挥, ...
- Japanese:警棒, 指揮する, ...
- Arabic:هَرَاوَة, قَادَ, ...
- Hebrew:אַלָּה, לְנַצֵּחַ עַל, ...
- Russian:дубинка, дирижировать, ...
- Ukrainian:дубинка, керувати оркестром, ...
- Hindi:लाठी, नेतृत्व करना, ...
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