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An example use of baton in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
“… wells who took the baton from frederick …”
meanings of baton
noun:
- An abatement in coats of arms to denote illegitimacy. (Also spelled batune, baston).
- A short vertical lightweight post, not set into the ground, used to separate wires in a fence.
- A short stout club used primarily by policemen; a truncheon (UK).
- The stick of a conductor in musical performances.
- An object transferred by runners in a relay race.
- A staff or truncheon, used for various purposes.
- A riband with the ends cut off, resembling a baton, as shown on a coat of arms.
verb:
- To strike with a baton.