Definition of Bat
Bat
bat
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a flying mammal that is usually mostly active at night, characterized by wings made up of membranes stretched between the fingers;
e.g. I saw a bat hanging upside down from the corner of the roof.
(noun)
a device consisting of a solid stick attached to a handle, both often made of wood, used to hit the ball in some sports such as baseball and cricket;
e.g. He showed me how to hold the bat and taught me to swing it correctly.
(verb)
to hit the ball in a sport such as baseball or cricket, often taking turns with one or more players, for example to be on the team that hits the ball (as opposed to the one that throws the ball);
e.g. She will bat next if the current player gets struck out.
(verb)
to wink or blink one's eyes, usually to express an emotion such as surprise (used in the phrase "bat an eye"), or to flutter one's eyelids/eyelashes in order to flirt;
e.g. She didn't bat an eye when I told her how much the necklace cost.
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