bat
noun
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Any of the flying mammals of the order Chiroptera, usually small and nocturnal, insectivorous or frugivorous.
- 2
An old woman.
noun
- 1
A club made of wood or aluminium used for striking the ball in sports such as baseball, softball and cricket.
- 2
A turn at hitting the ball with a bat in a game.
“You've been in for ages. Can I have a bat now?”
- 3
The piece of wood on which the spinner places the coins and then uses for throwing them.
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Shale or bituminous shale.
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A sheet of cotton used for filling quilts or comfortables; batting.
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A part of a brick with one whole end.
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A stroke; a sharp blow.
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A stroke of work.
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Rate of motion; speed.
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A spree; a jollification.
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Manner; rate; condition; state of health.
verb
- 1
To hit with a bat or (figuratively) as if with a bat.
“He batted the ball away with a satisfying thwack.”
- 2
To take a turn at hitting a ball with a bat in sports like cricket, baseball and softball, as opposed to fielding.
- 3
To strike or swipe as though with a bat.
“The cat batted at the toy.”
verb
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To flutter
“bat one's eyelashes”
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To wink.
- 3
To bate or flutter, as a hawk.
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(usually with 'around' or 'about') To flit quickly from place to place.
“I've spent all week batting around the country.”
noun
- 1
A packsaddle.
noun
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The official currency of Thailand, equal to 100 satang.
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