a short thick stick that police officers carry as a weapon

a thin light stick used by the person (called a conductor) who is in control of an orchestra, etc.

The orchestra played brilliantly under Previn’s baton.

a short light stick that one member of a team in a relay race passes to the next person to run

to pass/hand over the baton

(figurative)The President handed over the baton to his successor.

a long stick that is held and thrown in the air by a person marching in front of a band, or by a majorette

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