Word
baton
Phoneticsba·ton, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbæˌtɑn/
UK/bˈætən/
Definitions
01music conductor's stick
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Music
n. a thin, light stick that a conductor uses to lead an orchestra or band.
n. a thin stick used by a conductor to direct a musical ensemble, providing visual cues for tempo and dynamics.
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“The conductor raised his baton, and the orchestra fell silent immediately.”
“With a sharp flick of her baton, the conductor signaled the brass section to begin the dramatic finale.”
02relay race tube
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Sports
n. a short tube that runners pass to each other during a relay race.
n. a hollow cylinder passed between teammates in a relay race within a designated exchange zone.
“The second runner dropped the baton during the exchange, costing the team the race.”
“The national team practiced their baton exchanges for weeks to ensure a seamless transition during the Olympic final.”
03police club
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Law
n. a thick, heavy stick used by police officers as a weapon.
n. a short, heavy truncheon or club carried by law enforcement officers as a defensive weapon.
“The officer carried a baton on his belt for protection.”
“The riot police were equipped with shields and batons to manage the escalating crowd at the protest.”
Synonyms
04vegetable cut
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Cooking Technical
n. a vegetable, like a carrot, cut into a thick rectangular shape.
n. a vegetable cut into a small, thick stick shape, typically measuring about 6mm by 6mm by 6cm.
“Cut the carrots into even batons before adding them to the tray for roasting.”
“The chef instructed the apprentices to prepare uniform potato batons to ensure they cooked at the same rate in the fryer.”
Synonyms
05ceremonial staff
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Military Formal
n. a decorated stick carried by a high-ranking military officer as a sign of their power.
n. a ceremonial staff serving as a symbol of office for a field marshal or similar high-ranking military official.
“The general was presented with a ceremonial baton upon his promotion.”
“The museum displayed the field marshal's baton, which was encrusted with gold and precious stones.”
Real-World Examples
“They must be protected, not beaten with batons,” the human rights group wrote on X.” “Photograph: David Hughes / The Halle Opera Rara, the Hallé and the English National Opera Chorus gave it their best shot under the idiomatic baton of Paul Daniel.” “It takes me several days of waiting at traffic lights near the theatre to notice that the green man holds a baton and wears the composer’s floppy hat.” “But almost in the same breath she says others have "picked up the baton" and she would like to return to fiction, to dance again.” Related words
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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