swing a baton
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A drum major(ette) moving a baton in a rhythmic, often circular motion.
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- The drum major proudly swings his baton to start the parade.
- She practiced for hours, learning to swing the baton with grace.
- Look at the majorette swinging her baton high in the air!
- He swung the baton in a perfect arc, signaling a turn.
- To be a drum major, you must know how to swing a baton rhythmically.
- Her job is to march ahead of the band and swing a large baton.
- The young girl dreamed of one day swinging a baton in the big city parade.
- He was taught to swing his baton firmly and with confidence.
- While the band played, she swung her baton in time with the music.
- "Now, swing the baton to the left on the next beat," instructed the coach.