Synonyms of baton

baton

noun

bə-ˈtän 

as in cane

a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment

the detainee claimed that the police had beat him with their batons even after he had been shackled

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cane
• mace
• nightstick
• truncheon
• bat
• cudgel
• rod
• mallet
• bludgeon
• hammer
• billy
• staff
• bastinado
• club
• billy club
• shillelagh
• waddy
• rung
• birch
• sap
• rattan
• knobkerrie
• gavel
• hickory
• maul
• sledgehammer
• beetle
• stave
• switch
• crook
• crosier
• blackjack
• walking stick
• crabstick
• whangee

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of baton

Police responded with tear gas and smoke bombs, batons and shields. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

Webb, after receiving the play-calling baton from head coach Sean Payton in the spring, represented one of the only major changes for Denver this offseason, a bright young coach put into the role to help Nix and the offense reach another level. — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

The military said Chinese coast guard personnel aboard a motorboat repeatedly struck the sailor on the head with a wooden baton, injuring him and damaging his smaller vessel. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

Mallorie Sullivan here, taking the Daily Briefing baton from Nicole Fallert. — Mallorie Sullivan, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026