bat
/bæt/
verb
- To hit a ball with a bat in a game such as baseball or cricket.
- She bats left-handed but throws with her right hand.
- The team bats first in today's game.
- He batted the ball into the outfield.
- To flutter or blink quickly, especially the eyelids.
- He batted away a fly that landed on his nose.
- The child batted his eyes, trying not to cry.
- She batted her eyelashes at him playfully.
noun
- A piece of wood or metal used to hit a ball in sports like baseball or cricket.
- The player chose a lighter bat for better control.
- She bought a new wooden bat for the cricket match.
- He swung the bat and hit the ball over the fence.
- A small flying mammal that is active at night.
- A bat flew out of the cave at sunset.
- Many bats eat insects and help control pests.
- Bats use echolocation to find their way in the dark.