Bat - English meaning

noun

An implement with a handle and a solid surface, typically of wood, used for hitting the ball in games such as cricket, baseball, and table tennis.

Usage examples:

A cricket bat

verb

(of a sports team or player) take the role of hitting rather than throwing the ball.

Usage examples:

Australia reached 263 for 4 after choosing to bat

verb

Hit at (someone or something) with the flat of one's hand.

Usage examples:

He batted the flies away

noun

A mainly nocturnal mammal capable of sustained flight, with membranous wings that extend between the fingers and limbs.

Usage examples:

Small and furry, bats are the only mammals to have achieved powered flight.

noun

A woman regarded as unattractive or unpleasant.

Usage examples:

Some deranged old bat

verb

Flutter (one's eyelashes or eyelids), typically in a flirtatious manner.

Usage examples:

She batted her long dark eyelashes at him