OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 13301

baton

/ˈbætɒn/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
batuta • porra
A ceremonial staff of a field marshal or a similar high-ranking military office.
batuta
The stick of a conductor in musical performances.
The conductor raised his baton and the orchestra fell silent.
testigo • testimonio
An object transferred by runners in a relay race.
In the relay race, the runner dropped the baton.
porra • rolo
A short stout club used primarily by policemen.
The police officer carried a baton for self-defense.
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