noun
conductor's baton; baton
The stick used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir. Also used figuratively for leadership or direction.
指揮者が指揮棒を振り下ろすと、演奏が始まった。
When the conductor brought down the baton, the performance began.
彼は新しい
He holds the baton for the new project.
noun
perforated baton; bâton de commandement
An archaeological term for a prehistoric artifact, a pierced rod of antler or bone. Rare outside specialist contexts.
この博物館には旧石器時代の指揮棒が展示されている。
This museum displays a Paleolithic perforated baton.