Meaning & Definition of Bat in English
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Bat
/bæt/
noun
1. Nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
synonym:
- bat,
- chiropteran
2. (baseball) a turn trying to get a hit
- "He was at bat when it happened"
- "He got four hits in four at-bats"
synonym:
- bat,
- at-bat
3. A small racket with a long handle used for playing squash
synonym:
- squash racket,
- squash racquet,
- bat
4. The club used in playing cricket
- "A cricket bat has a narrow handle and a broad flat end for hitting"
synonym:
- cricket bat,
- bat
5. A club used for hitting a ball in various games
synonym:
- bat
verb
1. Strike with, or as if with a baseball bat
- "Bat the ball"
synonym:
- bat
2. Wink briefly
- "Bat one's eyelids"
synonym:
- bat,
- flutter
3. Have a turn at bat
- "Jones bats first, followed by martinez"
synonym:
- bat
4. Use a bat
- "Who's batting?"
synonym:
- bat
5. Beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
- "We licked the other team on sunday!"
synonym:
- cream,
- bat,
- clobber,
- drub,
- thrash,
- lick
Examples of using
Tom hit the ball so hard he split the bat.
He's as blind as a bat.
She attacked him with a baseball bat.