batons

Conductors' tempo tools

Batons are sticks carried or wielded for various purposes.

A police baton is a club for striking or restraining.

A conductor's baton directs an orchestra.

A relay baton passes between runners: She dropped the baton on the handoff.

A majorette's baton is twirled for show.

A marshal's baton symbolizes military rank.

The singular is baton.

police

nightstick

Police impact weapon

riot · crowd control · law enforcement · patrol · holster · defense · strike · authority · security · rubber

twirling

majorette

Baton-wielding parade performer

  • spinRapid rotation around axis
  • tossLight, casual throw
  • paradeCeremonial public procession

marching band · drill team · routine · flourish · pageant · halftime · costume · sequins · competition · choreography

conducting

conductor

One who directs musicians

symphony · downbeat · tempo · music · wand · gesture · ensemble · philharmonic · score · cue

relay

handoff

Direct physical exchange

  • sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
  • exchangeMutual giving and receiving
  • trackPath or monitored route

anchor · leg · runner · pass · zone · team · race · changeover · lane · athletics

heraldry

marshal

Arrange in proper order

  • emblemRepresentational sign or device
  • insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
  • crestHighest point or tuft

coat of arms · field · crossed · authority · rank · ceremonial · staff · regalia · charge · blazon

Categories
Opposites
percussion implements

batonsdrumsticks

Percussion striking tools

mallets · beaters · hammers · strikers · picks

authority symbols

batonsolive branches

Emblems of truce

white flags · peace signs · gavels · scepters · badges

relay objects

batonsanchors

Weighted devices securing vessels

fixed points · endpoints · starting blocks

Phrases
Family

baton

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G