Bastón in english
Walking stick
pronunciation: wɔkɪŋstɪk part of speech: noun
pronunciation: wɔkɪŋstɪk part of speech: noun
In gestures
bastón = walking stick ; cane ; wand ; baton.
Example: The author presents an historical survey of the specific technical field of umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks.Example: Library patrons had with them a range of other possessions, including boxes of tissue, electronic translators, cameras, walking aids (e.g., canes), baby bottles, skateboards, and even bicycles = Library patrons had with them a range of other possessions, including boxes of tissue, electronic translators, cameras, walking aids (e.g., canes), baby bottles, skateboards, and even bicycles.Example: The sweeper had 2 hand-operated blowing wands to help move the jojoba seeds from under the bushes into the sweeper's path.Example: Instead all they will have is Senators up on stage waving the baton, and using it for their own political gain.more:
» bastón de mando = gavel ; ceremonial staff ; staff .
Example: The councilor with the most votes becomes mayor, a position that confers little beyond title and gavel. Example: Ceremonial staffs can be as elaborate as a Christmas Tree or as functional as a walking stick. Example: The author also comments briefly on the scepters and staffs used by prelates in Austria, 16th-18th cs.» pasar el bastón de mando = pass over + the gavel ; hand over + the gavel .
Example: I shall pass over the gavel to my good friend, Willy Segal, and let him take over where I leave off. Example: Words cannot express the sense of pride and privilege I experienced when David Dornheggen handed over the gavel to me.