bat

US /bæt/
UK /bæt/
"bat" picture
1.

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.
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The sound of the bat's wings was barely audible.
2.

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.
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The baseball player gripped his bat tightly.
1.

to hit (a ball or shuttlecock) with a bat or racket

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He managed to bat the ball over the fence.
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The cricketer was ready to bat against the fast bowler.
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hitstrikesmackthwackclout
2.

to flutter (one's eyelids)

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She didn't even bat an eyelid when she heard the news.
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He would often bat his eyelashes playfully.
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blinkflutter
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