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Word entry · 5 letters

baton

Best crossword clue

"Conductor's stick"

5 letters · collected on this word page

5 lettersPronunciation /ˈbætɒn/Part of speech nounSorted abnotStarts with BEnds with N1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir

Word origin

From French bâton. Doublet of baston.

Used in a sentence

  • The conductor raised his baton and the orchestra fell silent.
  • In the relay race, the runner dropped the baton.
  • The police officer carried a baton for self-defense.

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