baton

A baton used by police officers as a compliance tool and defensive weapon.

A baton made of wood, often used by police.

Used to say who is conducting an orchestra.

To give the baton to the next person, used in relay races and metaphorically for transferring responsibility.

To give the baton to the next runner in a relay race.

To receive the baton from another runner in a relay race.

To employ a baton, typically for defense or control.

To have a baton with you.

To accidentally let the baton fall in a relay race, often causing a team to lose.

To have a baton in your hand.

A conductor moving their baton to guide the tempo and dynamics of music.

A conductor lifting their baton to start or direct music.

A conductor tapping their baton to get the orchestra's attention.

Metaphorical for accepting a responsibility or continuing a task from someone else.

To take out a baton, ready for use.

To spin a baton rapidly, especially as part of a performance.

A drum major(ette) moving a baton in a rhythmic, often circular motion.

An action where police officers with batons run towards a crowd to disperse it.