bats Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
chiropteran; bat.
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noun (baseball) a turn trying to get a hit
bat; at-bat.
- he was at bat when it happened
- he got four hits in four at-bats
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noun a small racket with a long handle used for playing squash
bat; squash racket; squash racquet.
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noun the club used in playing cricket
cricket bat; bat.
- a cricket bat has a narrow handle and a broad flat end for hitting
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noun a club used for hitting a ball in various games
bat.
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verb strike with, or as if with a baseball bat
bat.
- bat the ball
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verb wink briefly
bat; flutter.
- bat one's eyelids
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verb have a turn at bat
bat.
- Jones bats first, followed by Martinez
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verb use a bat
bat.
- Who's batting?
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verb beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
bat; lick; drub; clobber; thrash; cream.
- We licked the other team on Sunday!
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adjective satellite informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
loco; wacky; loopy; haywire; nuts; balmy; kooky; nutty; barmy; around the bend; buggy; kookie; loony; whacky; crackers; round the bend; daft; dotty; batty; cracked; fruity; bonkers.
- it used to drive my husband balmy