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baton

noun

a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir

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Word length
5
Starts with
B
Ends with
N
Contains
AT
Scrabble score
7
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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ˈbætɒn

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noun

  1. a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir

noun

  1. a hollow cylinder passed from runner to runner in a relay race

noun

  1. a hollow metal rod that is wielded or twirled by a drum major or drum majorette

noun

  1. a short staff carried by some officials to symbolize an office or an authority

noun

  1. a short stout club used primarily by policemen

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