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Pronunciation / Transliteration: bātan
"संगीतकार ने अपनी बातन उठाई।"
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2 senses- 1
A thin stick used by a conductor to direct an orchestra or choir.
"The conductor raised his baton to signal the beginning of the performance." - 2
A short stick used in relay races, passed from one runner to another.
"She sprinted to her teammate and smoothly handed over the baton."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'baton' originates from the French term 'bâton', meaning 'stick' or 'staff'. It entered the English language in the late 19th century, primarily used in contexts such as music and sports, reflecting its role as a tool for conducting or signaling.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Baton" is said worldwide
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bâton
Transliteration: baton
"Le chef d'orchestre a levé son bâton."
Stock
Transliteration: ʃtɔk
"Der Dirigent hob seinen Stock."
bacchetta
Transliteration: bakˈketːa
"Il direttore d'orchestra ha alzato la bacchetta."
batuta
Transliteration: baˈtuta
"El director levantó su batuta."
batuta
Transliteration: baˈtuta
"O maestro levantou sua batuta."
बातन
Transliteration: bātan
"संगीतकार ने अपनी बातन उठाई।"
指挥棒
Transliteration: zhǐhuī bàng
"指挥家举起了指挥棒。"
지휘봉
Transliteration: jihwibong
"지휘자가 지휘봉을 들었다."
指揮棒
Transliteration: shikibō
"指揮者は指揮棒を上げた。"
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