A thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir
English: baton, wand
batonEnglish
baton, billy, billy club, billystick, nightstick
Noun
A short stout club used primarily by policemen
English: truncheon, nightstick, baton, billy, billystick, billy club
A short staff carried by some officials to symbolize an office or an authority
English: baton
2 more noun senses
A hollow metal rod that is wielded or twirled by a drum major or drum majorette
English: baton
A hollow cylinder passed from runner to runner in a relay race
English: baton