bat

/bˈæt/

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Noun
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
Noun
(baseball) a turn trying to get a hit; "he was at bat when it happened"; "he got four hits in four at-bats"
Noun
a small racket with a long handle used for playing squash
Noun
the club used in playing cricket; "a cricket bat has a narrow handle and a broad flat end for hitting"
Noun
a club used for hitting a ball in various games
Verb
strike with, or as if with a baseball bat; "bat the ball"
Verb
wink briefly; "bat one''s eyelids"
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have a turn at bat; "Jones bats first, followed by Martinez"
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use a bat; "Who''s batting?"
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beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight; "We licked the other team on Sunday!"
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