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bat

Noun

Verb

Meaning

• A mainly nocturnal mammal capable of sustained flight, with membranous wings that extend between the fingers and limbs.

• An implement with a handle and a solid surface, typically of wood, used for hitting the ball in games such as cricket, baseball, and table tennis.

Examples

• Bats can be seen flying at dusk.

• He hit a home run with his new bat.

• The cricket bat was well-polished and ready for the match.

Meaning

• To use a bat to hit something, especially in sports.

• To flutter or flicker.

Examples

• He batted the ball towards the boundary.

• Her eyelashes batted rapidly in surprise.

• The cat batted the toy around the floor.

bat

Noun

Verb

Meaning

• A mainly nocturnal mammal capable of sustained flight, with membranous wings that extend between the fingers and limbs.

• An implement with a handle and a solid surface, typically of wood, used for hitting the ball in games such as cricket, baseball, and table tennis.

Examples

• Bats can be seen flying at dusk.

• He hit a home run with his new bat.

• The cricket bat was well-polished and ready for the match.

Meaning

• To use a bat to hit something, especially in sports.

• To flutter or flicker.

Examples

• He batted the ball towards the boundary.

• Her eyelashes batted rapidly in surprise.

• The cat batted the toy around the floor.