baton

Definitions of baton
  1. noun
    a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
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    type of:
    traverse
    a transverse brace
  2. noun
    a decorative pin that is worn in a necktie
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    type of:
    broche, épingle
    a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
  3. noun
    one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket
    synonyms: échelon
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    type of:
    latte
    a thin strip (wood or metal)
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