Meaning of 'bat'

noun

in baseball, a turn trying to get a hit

Example: "I was at bat when it happened."

Synonyms: at-bat

noun

nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate

Synonyms: chiropteran

noun

a club used for hitting a ball in various games

noun

the club used in playing cricket

Example: "a cricket bat has a narrow handle and a broad flat end for hitting"

Synonyms: cricket bat

noun

a small racket with a long handle used for playing squash

Synonyms: squash racket squash racquet

verb

to wink briefly

Example: "They batted their eyelashes at me."

Synonyms: flutter

verb

to strike with, or as if with a baseball bat

Example: "I bat the ball."

verb

to use a bat

Example: "Who's batting?"

verb

to have a turn at bat

Example: "Jones bats first, followed by Martinez."