Vocabulary Entry

baton

|noun • verb

noun

A thin stick used by a conductor to direct an orchestra or by runners in a relay race.

Example Sentences

"The conductor raised his baton to signal the orchestra to start playing."

"In the relay race, she passed the baton to her teammate with perfect timing."

"The teacher used a baton to emphasize important points during the lecture."

verb

Example Sentences

"The athlete will baton smoothly to ensure a fast transition."

"They trained for weeks to perfect the way they baton between team members."

"During the race, each runner focused on how to properly baton to maximize their time."