 Baton refers to: ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The term baton refers to any of several types of cylindrical or tapered instruments composed of a wide variety of materials, and of differing functions: ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ - A baton (billy, billy club, nightstick, riot stick) is a type of striking/parrying weapon, staff or club, typically used by police, military, security personnel or martial artists.
- A baton is also used as a symbol of office (descended from the Roman Centurions using a vine-stave to symbolise their office).
- Conductors use light-weight batons for directing the orchestra. These are usually very thin, tapered, often with a more substantial handle, and look somewhat like wands.
- Relay racers carry (and pass on) symbolic batons, usually cylindrical and made of a lightweight metal.
- A baton is also a light metal rod that is used for keeping time, twirling, and juggling in marching band and parade performances, usually by drum majors or majorettes.
- A baton also refers to the center stick of a set of Devil Sticks, which is twirled and manipulated using one or two control sticks, also called the stick by stick jugglers.
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