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batons

The word “batons” has 2 syllables: ba-tons

It's pronounced as /bəˈtɑnz/

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In the thesaurus, “batons” has 38 synonyms.

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

Synonyms for batons

Meanings of batons

  • 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.

Example Sentences

  • The police carried batons as part of their standard gear.
  • Cheerleaders practiced tossing their shiny batons.
  • The orchestra conductor had several batons for different performances.
  • During the parade, performers spun colorful batons in perfect sync.
  • The security team kept their batons ready just in case of trouble.

On this page you'll find 38 synonyms or another words to batons, such as: bastinades, bastinadoes, bats, beetles, billies, billy clubs, birches.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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