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Staffelstab

relay baton

noun SHTAH-fel-shtahp Rare
Arts & Culture Sports

Usage Note

Staffelstab is the cylindrical baton passed between runners in a relay race (Staffellauf). Dropping the Staffelstab during the exchange zone results in disqualification, making the Stabübergabe (baton handover) one of the most practised moments in relay training.

Examples

"Beim Stabwechsel ließ sie den Staffelstab fast fallen."

Natural Translation

During the baton exchange she almost dropped the relay baton.

Literal Translation

At-the baton-change let she the relay-baton almost fall.

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