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baton

ba·ton

UK/ˈbætɒn/ US/ˈbæt(ə)n/ fairly common us

noun

1.
2.

an implement passed from runner to runner in a relay race

Origin

From French bâton. Doublet of baston.

Phrases

  • baton charge
  • baton round
  • baton sinister
  • pass the baton
  • sugar cane baton

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