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The correct spelling is batons. A staff or truncheon, used for various purposes For example: "the baton of a field marshal"

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the baton of a field marshal

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A staff or truncheon, used for various purposes
  2. 2.The stick of a conductor in musical performances.
  3. 3.An object transferred by runners in a relay race.
  4. 4.A short stout club used primarily by policemen; a truncheon (UK).
  5. 5.An abatement in coats of arms to denote illegitimacy. (Also spelled batune, baston).

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