Meaning of baton

Definition of baton

(noun) a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
a short staff carried by some officials to symbolize an office or an authority
a hollow metal rod that is wielded or twirled by a drum major or drum majorette
a hollow cylinder passed from runner to runner in a relay race

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