baton

• Substantiv, das einen dünnen Stab bezeichnet, den ein Dirigent beim Dirigieren verwendet, einen kurzen Schlagstock der Polizei, einen Stab als Symbol der Macht, einen Stab zum Twirling einer Majorette oder einen Staffelstab, der in einem Staffellauf weitergegeben wird.

A noun referring to a thin rod used by a conductor, a short club carried by police, a staff symbolizing authority, a twirling rod for a drum major, or a cylinder passed in a relay race.

1. Conductor's stickB1formalart

   A thin, tapered rod used by a conductor to direct an orchestra or choir.

   Dirigentenstab

   • The conductor raised his baton to begin the symphony.
   • She tapped the music stand with her baton to get the orchestra's attention.
   • The baton moved gracefully through the air, guiding the musicians.

2. Police clubB1formal

   A short, stout club carried by police officers for self-defense or crowd control.

   Schlagstock

   • The officer used his baton to break up the fight.
   • Police batons are often made of wood or metal.
   • He was struck with a baton during the protest.

   Synonymebillybilly clubcoshnightsticktruncheon

3. Symbol of authorityB2formal

   A short staff carried by some officials to symbolize their office or authority.

   Amtsstab

   • The marshal carried a ceremonial baton during the parade.
   • The queen's baton was adorned with jewels.
   • The official's baton represented his rank in the organization.

   Synonymemacerodscepterstaffwand

4. Majorette's propB1informalsport

   A hollow metal rod that is wielded or twirled by a drum major or drum majorette.

   Majorettenstab

   • The drum major tossed the baton high into the air.
   • She practiced twirling the baton for hours before the competition.
   • The baton sparkled under the stadium lights.

5. Relay race objectA2formalsport

   A hollow cylinder passed from runner to runner in a relay race.

   Staffelstab

   • The runner dropped the baton during the exchange.
   • She passed the baton smoothly to her teammate.
   • The team won the race thanks to a flawless baton handoff.

   Synonymestick