baton
/ˈbætɒn/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
a thin stick used by a police officer or a leader of a music group.
When to Use
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Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“The conductor raised his baton, and the orchestra began to play.”
“The police officer used his baton to control the crowd.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A staff or truncheon, used for various purposes
“the baton of a field marshal”