bat (n.)

  1. nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate

    [ Syn: 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

    [ Syn: at-bat ]

  3. a small racket with a long handle used for playing squash

    [ Syn: 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

    [ Syn: cricket bat ]

  5. a club used for hitting a ball in various games

    bat (v.)

  1. strike with, or as if with a baseball bat; bat the ball'

  2. wink briefly; bat ones eyelids

    [ Syn: 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!

    [ Syn: cream , clobber , drub , thrash , lick ]

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