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bat [ˈbæt]

1 bat noun
  • a long rounded stick that is used to hit the ball in baseball
  • a long flattened stick that is used to hit the ball in cricket
  • paddle
2 bat verb
  • to hit (something, such as a ball) with a bat, club, etc., or with your hand
  • to try to hit a ball with a bat in baseball, cricket, or a similar game
  • to have a specified batting average
3 bat noun
  • an animal that has wings and a furry body like a mouse
  • an unpleasant old woman
4 bat verb
  • to close and open (your eyes or eyelashes) very quickly several times especially as a way of flirting