Top synonyms for “baton”: billy, billy club, billystick, nightstick, truncheon, wand.
Definitions
- (noun)a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir
- (noun)a hollow cylinder passed from runner to runner in a relay race
- (noun)a hollow metal rod that is wielded or twirled by a drum major or drum majorette
- (noun)a short staff carried by some officials to symbolize an office or an authority
- (noun)a short stout club used primarily by policemen
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "baton"?
Common synonyms for "baton" include billy, billy club, billystick, nightstick, truncheon, wand. Our thesaurus lists 6 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "baton" mean?
a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir
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