Definition of 'bat'

Noun

1. nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
      Synonyms: 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"
      Synonyms: at-bat
3. a small racket with a long handle used for playing squash
      Synonyms: squash racket squash racquet
4. the club used in playing cricket; "a cricket bat has a narrow handle and a broad flat end for hitting"
      Synonyms: cricket bat
5. a club used for hitting a ball in various games

Verb

1. strike with, or as if with a baseball bat; "bat the ball"
2. wink briefly; "bat one's eyelids"
      Synonyms: flutter
3. have a turn at bat; "Jones bats first, followed by Martinez"
4. use a bat; "Who's batting?"
5. beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight; "We licked the other team on Sunday!"
      Synonyms: cream clobber drub thrash lick

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