baton

(noun) a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir. Synonyms: wand.

(noun) a short stout club used primarily by policemen. Synonyms: truncheon, nightstick, billy, billystick, billy club.

(noun) a short staff carried by some officials to symbolize an office or an authority.

(noun) a hollow metal rod that is wielded or twirled by a drum major or drum majorette.

(noun) a hollow cylinder passed from runner to runner in a relay race.