baton
7 points
English
5 letters
Common
Commonness #12,786
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/bʌtˈɑːn/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural batons
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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