bat
US /bæt/
UK /bæt/
1.
Fledermaus
a nocturnal flying mammal having a body and wings covered with fur and a long muzzle with small eyes
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A bat flew out of the cave at dusk.
Eine Fledermaus flog in der Dämmerung aus der Höhle.
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The sound of the bat's wings was barely audible.
Das Geräusch der Fledermausflügel war kaum hörbar.
2.
Schläger, Keule
a heavy stick or club, especially one used in baseball or rounders to hit the ball
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He swung the bat and hit a home run.
Er schwang den Schläger und schlug einen Homerun.
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The baseball player gripped his bat tightly.
Der Baseballspieler packte seinen Schläger fest.
1.
schlagen
to hit (a ball or shuttlecock) with a bat or racket
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He managed to bat the ball over the fence.
Es gelang ihm, den Ball über den Zaun zu schlagen.
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The cricketer was ready to bat against the fast bowler.
Der Cricketspieler war bereit, gegen den schnellen Bowler zu schlagen.