baton

The word “baton” has 2 syllables: ba-ton

It's pronounced as /bəˈtɑn/

What is synonym and antonym for baton?

In the thesaurus, “baton” has 38 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for baton along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for baton

Meanings of baton

noun
1. A staff or truncheon, used for various purposes.
2. The stick of a conductor in musical performances.
3. An object transferred by runners in a relay race.
4. A short stout club used primarily by policemen; a truncheon (UK).
5. An abatement in coats of arms to denote illegitimacy. (Also spelled batune, baston).
6. A riband with the ends cut off, resembling a baton, as shown on a coat of arms.
7. A short vertical lightweight post, not set into the ground, used to separate wires in a fence.
verb
1. To strike with a baton.

Example Sentences

The drum major twirled the baton high into the air.
During the relay race, she passed the baton smoothly to her teammate.
The conductor raised his baton to signal the orchestra.
Officers are trained to use a baton only when necessary.
His father handed him the leadership baton of the family business.

On this page you'll find 38 synonyms or another words to baton, such as: bastinade, bastinado, bat, beetle, billy, billy club, birch.

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