bat

noun
UK: /bæt/
US: /bæt/

  1. A nocturnal flying mammal with leathery wings.

    1. I saw a bat fly out of the cave last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The biologist studied the behavior of the bats in the local ecosystem. [ ] [ ]

  2. A piece of wood or metal used for hitting a ball in sports like baseball or cricket.

    1. He swung the bat and hit the ball hard. [ ] [ ]
    2. The batter gripped the bat tightly, ready to face the pitcher's throw. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

club flit stick
bat verb

  1. To hit something with a bat, especially in sports.

    1. He can bat really well. [ ] [ ]
    2. The coach taught the young players how to bat with proper technique. [ ] [ ]

  2. To flutter or wave quickly.

    1. She didn't bat an eye at the news. [ ] [ ]
    2. He batted his eyelashes in an attempt to gain her attention. [ ] [ ]
bat adjective

  1. To achieve or try for a perfect record.

    1. The team is batting 1.000 so far. [ ] [ ]
    2. After winning the first three matches, the team hopes to bat 1.000 this season. [ ] [ ]
bat adverb

  1. Right away; immediately.

    1. I need that report bat. [ ] [ ]
    2. The manager wanted to know what was going on bat. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bat" in English means: A nocturnal flying mammal with leathery wings., A piece of wood or metal used for hitting a ball in sports like baseball or cricket..

The phonetic transcription of "bat" is /bæt/ in British English and /bæt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bat": club, flit, stick.

Example usage of "bat": "I saw a bat fly out of the cave last night.". More examples on the page.