baston

/ˈbæstən/noun
Middle School
1

Obsolete form of baton.

2

A staff or cudgel.

3

An officer bearing a painted staff, who formerly was in attendance upon the king's court to take into custody persons committed by the court.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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