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1. a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir (noun.artifact)

hypernym	:	rod,
definition	:	a long thin implement made of metal or wood (noun.artifact)

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

hypernym	:	sports implement,
definition	:	an implement used in a sport (noun.artifact)

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

hypernym	:	rod,
definition	:	a long thin implement made of metal or wood (noun.artifact)

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

hypernym	:	staff,
definition	:	a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose (noun.artifact)

5. a short stout club used primarily by policemen (noun.artifact)

hypernym	:	club,
definition	:	stout stick that is larger at one end (noun.artifact)