bat

A1
Pronunciation
/bæt/
/bæt/
Noun
15 definition(s)
1 Definition

Any of the flying mammals of the order Chiroptera, usually small and nocturnal, insectivorous or frugivorous.

2 Definition

An old woman.

3 Definition

A club made of wood or aluminium used for striking the ball in sports such as baseball, softball and cricket.

4 Definition

A turn at hitting the ball with a bat in a game.

Example Sentences
  • You've been in for ages. Can I have a bat now?
5 Definition

The piece of wood on which the spinner places the coins and then uses for throwing them.

6 Definition

Shale or bituminous shale.

7 Definition

A sheet of cotton used for filling quilts or comfortables; batting.

8 Definition

A part of a brick with one whole end.

9 Definition

A stroke; a sharp blow.

10 Definition

A stroke of work.

11 Definition

Rate of motion; speed.

12 Definition

A spree; a jollification.

13 Definition

Manner; rate; condition; state of health.

14 Definition

A packsaddle.

15 Definition

The official currency of Thailand, equal to 100 satang.

Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

To hit with a bat or (figuratively) as if with a bat.

Example Sentences
  • He batted the ball away with a satisfying thwack.
2 Definition

To take a turn at hitting a ball with a bat in sports like cricket, baseball and softball, as opposed to fielding.

3 Definition

To strike or swipe as though with a bat.

Example Sentences
  • The cat batted at the toy.
4 Definition

To flutter

Example Sentences
  • bat one's eyelashes
5 Definition

To wink.

6 Definition

To bate or flutter, as a hawk.

7 Definition

(usually with 'around' or 'about') To flit quickly from place to place.

Example Sentences
  • I've spent all week batting around the country.