Definitions

1. noun

A long, thin, curved piece of wood or metal used as a tool for smoothing or shaping wood or other materials.

“The craftsman used a batonne to smooth out the rough edges of the wooden plank.”

2. noun

A strip of wood or metal used as a guide or a pattern for cutting or shaping other materials.

“The carpenter used a batonne to cut the wood to the correct size and shape.”