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baton

ba·ton

baton

 
pronunciation:
b tan
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a thin rod or stick used by a conductor in leading an orchestra.
similar words:
rod, stick, wand
definition 2: a rod or staff of hollow metal that is carried or spun by a drum major or majorette.
similar words:
rod, stick, wand
definition 3: a hollow cylinder that is carried and passed from one runner to the next in a relay race.
similar words:
cylinder, rod, stick
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