Baton
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
a hollow metal rod that is wielded or twirled by a drum major or drum majorette
Framework senses
- §1
- a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir
- §2
- a hollow cylinder passed from runner to runner in a relay race
- §3
- a hollow metal rod that is wielded or twirled by a drum major or drum majorette
- §4
- a short staff carried by some officials to symbolize an office or an authority
- §5
- a short stout club used primarily by policemen