nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
[ Syn: chiropteran ]
(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 ]
a small racket with a long handle used for playing squash
[ Syn: squash racket , squash racquet ]
the club used in playing cricket; a cricket bat has a narrow handle and a broad flat end for hitting
[ Syn: cricket bat ]
a club used for hitting a ball in various games
bat (n.)
strike with, or as if with a baseball bat; bat the ball'
wink briefly; bat ones eyelids
[ Syn: flutter ]
have a turn at bat; Jones bats first, followed by Martinez'
use a bat; Who's batting?'
beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight; We licked the other team on Sunday!