Definitions for baton
bəˈtɒn, bæ-, ˈbæt nba·ton

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. baton, wandnoun

   a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir

2. truncheon, nightstick, baton, billy, billystick, billy clubnoun

   a short stout club used primarily by policemen

3. batonnoun

   a short staff carried by some officials to symbolize an office or an authority

4. batonnoun

   a hollow metal rod that is wielded or twirled by a drum major or drum majorette

5. batonnoun

   a hollow cylinder passed from runner to runner in a relay race

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. batonnoun

   A staff or truncheon, used for various purposes; as, the baton of a field marshal

2. batonnoun

   The stick of a conductor in musical performances.

3. batonnoun

   An object transferred by runners in a relay race.

4. batonnoun

   A short stout club used primarily by policemen.

5. batonnoun

   An abatement in coats of arms to denote illegitimacy. (Also spelled batune, baston).

6. batonverb

   To strike with a baton.

7. Etymology: From bâton.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. BATON

   BATON is a Type 1 block cipher in use since at least 1995 by the United States government to secure classified information. While the BATON algorithm itself is secret (as is the case with all algorithms in the NSA's Suite A), the public PKCS#11 standard includes some general information about how it is used. It has a 320-bit key and uses a 128-bit block in most modes, and also supports a 96-bit electronic codebook mode. 160 bits of the key are checksum material. It supports a "shuffle" mode of operation, like the NSA cipher JUNIPER. It may use up to 192 bits as an initialization vector, regardless of the block size.In response to a Senate question about encrypted video links, the NSA said that BATON could be used for encryption at speeds higher than those possible with Skipjack.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. baton

   A baton is a thin rod or stick, often cylindrical in shape, used for various purposes. In music, it's used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir. In sports such as relay races, it's passed from one runner to another. In law enforcement, it's used as a less lethal weapon for self-defense or controlling suspects. It can also refer to a symbolic staff passed on in a ceremonial context.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Batonnoun

   a staff or truncheon, used for various purposes; as, the baton of a field marshal; the baton of a conductor in musical performances

2. Batonnoun

   an ordinary with its ends cut off, borne sinister as a mark of bastardy, and containing one fourth in breadth of the bend sinister; -- called also bastard bar. See Bend sinister

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. BATON

   BATON is a Type 1 block cipher in use since at least 1995 by the United States government to secure classified information. While the BATON algorithm itself is secret, the public PKCS#11 standard includes some general information about how it is used. It has a 320-bit key and uses a 128-bit block in most modes, and also supports a 96-bit electronic codebook mode. 160 bits of the key are checksum material. It supports a "shuffle" mode of operation, like the NSA cipher JUNIPER. It may use up to 192 bits as an initialization vector, regardless of the block size. In response to a Senate question about encrypted video links, NSA said that BATON could be used for encryption at speeds higher than those possible with Skipjack.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. baton

   A club used of old by authority. (See BATOON.)

2. baton

   A staff, truncheon, or badge of military honour for field-marshals. A term in heraldry. Also, batoons of St. Paul, the fossil spines of echini, found in Malta and elsewhere.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. baton

   A truncheon borne by generals in the French army, and afterwards by the marshals of other nations. Henry III. of France before he ascended the throne was made generalissimo of the army of his brother Charles IX., and received the baton as the mark of the high command, 1569.

2. baton

   A staff used by drum-majors of foot regiments.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. BATON

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Baton is ranked #57781 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Baton surname appeared 352 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Baton.
   
   71.5% or 252 total occurrences were White.
   11.9% or 42 total occurrences were Black.
   5.9% or 21 total occurrences were Asian.
   5.6% or 20 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   3.1% or 11 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   1.7% or 6 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.

Matched Categories

1. • Club
   • Rod
   • Sports Implement
   • Staff

How to pronounce baton?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say baton in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of baton in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of baton in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of baton in a Sentence

1. President Obama:

   The fact is, Hillary Clinton is steady and true, and Hillary Clinton’s been in politics for the same reason I have : to make peoples ’ lives better. … I ’m ready to pass the baton, and I know Hillary Clinton can take it.

2. Phil Grigsby:

   Here in the New Orleans area, we expect the peak time for the storms to be around 6 to 9 a.m. Friday, right around the morning rush hour, while over towards Lafayette and Baton Rouge it'll be in the 2 to 6 a.m. time frame.

3. Chris Weston:

   The baton is now being firmly handed over to the reality of the situation in economic data.

4. Deacon Luigi Mandile:

   The last month or so, I'll put down a minimum of 13-14 names between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, i just think everyone should be remembered. It's a reminder of what's happening in our city. It's out of control.

5. Barbara Hall:

   LEONARD I've failed, Chris. I can't locate the white collective unconscious. CHRIS I wouldn't feel too bad about that. You know, western culture hasn't really carried the baton on folklore and mythology. The rise of Christianity put the kibosh on it--the gospel hits the number one best-seller list and everything else gets remaindered.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=baton
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Baton
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baton
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baton
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=baton
7. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=baton
8. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html
9. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html