noun

A baton is a thin, handheld stick or rod that is often used by a conductor to direct an orchestra or musical ensemble. It can also refer to a similar object used by a runner in a relay race to pass on to the next runner, or a truncheon carried by a police officer.

Example

1. The conductor raised his baton and the orchestra began to play.
2. The runner took the baton from his teammate and sprinted down the track.
3. The police officer used his baton to control the crowd during the protest.