Baton

Pronunciation: /bəˈtɑn/

Definitions of baton

noun a rod or staff as a symbol of authority

Example Sentences

A1 The conductor used a baton to lead the orchestra.

A2 The police officer passed the baton to the next runner in the relay race.

B1 The baton was passed down through generations in the family.

B2 The drum major twirled the baton with precision during the halftime show.

C1 The commander handed over the baton of leadership to his successor.

C2 The politician used his influence like a baton to sway public opinion.

Examples of baton in a Sentence

formal The police officer used a baton to control the crowd during the protest.

informal I always keep a baton in my car in case of emergencies.

slang He's so good at baton twirling, it's like he was born with one in his hand.

figurative The CEO passed the baton to his successor, signaling a new era for the company.

Grammatical Forms of baton

• past tense: batted
• plural: batons
• comparative: more baton
• superlative: most baton
• present tense: bats
• future tense: will baton
• perfect tense: has batted
• continuous tense: is batting
• singular: baton
• positive degree: baton
• infinitive: to baton
• gerund: batoning
• participle: batoning

Origin and Evolution of baton

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'baton' originated from the Old French word 'baston' meaning stick or staff.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'baton' evolved to refer to a short stick or wand used by a conductor in music, as well as a symbol of authority or leadership in various contexts.