noun
- A Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad.
- A thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir.
- A short stout club used primarily by policemen.
- synonyms: truncheon, nightstick, baton, billy, billystick, billy club
- A short staff carried by some officials to symbolize an office or an authority.
- synonyms: baton
- A hollow metal rod that is wielded or twirled by a drum major or drum majorette.
- synonyms: baton
- A hollow cylinder passed from runner to runner in a relay race.
- synonyms: baton
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