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- [buh-ton, ba-, bat-n]
- /bəˈtɒn, bæ-, ˈbæt n/
- /ˈbæt.ɒn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [buh-ton, ba-, bat-n]
- /bəˈtɒn, bæ-, ˈbæt n/
Definitions of baton word
- countable noun baton A baton is a short heavy stick which is sometimes used as a weapon by the police. 3
- countable noun baton A baton is a light, thin stick used by a conductor to conduct an orchestra or a choir. 3
- countable noun baton In athletics or track events, a baton is a short stick that is passed from one runner to another in a relay race. 3
- countable noun baton A baton is a long stick with a knob on one end that is sometimes carried by a person marching in a parade. The baton is spun round, thrown into the air and caught. 3
- noun baton a thin stick used by the conductor of an orchestra, choir, etc, to indicate rhythm or expression 3
- noun baton a short stick carried for use as a weapon, as by a policeman; truncheon 3
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Origin of baton
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; < Middle French bâton, Old French baston < Vulgar Latin *bastōn- (stem of *bastō) stick, club; compare Late Latin bastum staff
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Parts of speech for Baton
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
baton popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
baton usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for baton
noun baton
- wand — a slender stick or rod, especially one used by a magician, conjurer, or diviner.
- cudgel — A cudgel is a thick, short stick that is used as a weapon.
- rod — a male given name, form of Roderick or Rodney.
- mace — a spice ground from the layer between a nutmeg shell and its outer husk, resembling nutmeg in flavor.
- truncheon — the club carried by a police officer; billy.
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