Word Information

Bat

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Definitions for Bat

noun
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
Synonyms
noun
(baseball) a turn trying to get a hit
Synonyms
at-bat
Examples
  1. he was at bat when it happened
  2. he got four hits in four at-bats
noun
a small racket with a long handle used for playing squash
Synonyms
squash racket squash racquet
noun
the club used in playing cricket
Synonyms
cricket bat
Examples
  1. a cricket bat has a narrow handle and a broad flat end for hitting
noun
a club used for hitting a ball in various games
verb
strike with, or as if with a baseball bat
Examples
  1. bat the ball
verb
wink briefly
Synonyms
Examples
  1. bat one's eyelids
verb
have a turn at bat
Examples
  1. Jones bats first, followed by Martinez
verb
use a bat
Examples
  1. Who's batting?
verb
beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
Synonyms
Examples
  1. We licked the other team on Sunday!

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