batons

英[bəˈtɔnz]

n. （警察武器）警棍( baton的复数形式 ); （乐队指挥用的）指挥棒; 接力棒

n. a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir\nn. a short stout club used primarily by policemen\nn. a short staff carried by some officials to symbolize an office or an authority