baton
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batons
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batons
Britannica Dictionary definition of BATON
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a thin stick that is used by a music conductor to lead a band or orchestra
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a long thin stick with a ball at one end or both ends that is carried by someone who performs with or leads a marching band
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The majorette twirled the baton.
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a stick that is passed from one runner to the next runner in a relay race
— sometimes used figuratively
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They practiced passing the baton.
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One of the runners dropped the baton.
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The chef recently passed the baton [=gave the job and responsibility that had been hers] to her young assistant.
