Meaning of the word bats in English

What does bats mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bats

US /bæts/
UK /bæts/

Plural Noun

1.

a nocturnal flying mammal, typically having a membranous wing that extends from the forelimb to the body and to the hind limbs

Example:
The cave was full of sleeping bats.
We saw many bats flying out at dusk.
2.

a specially shaped stick or club used for hitting the ball in some games

Example:
He swung the baseball bat with all his might.
The cricket player chose a new bat for the match.

Verb

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

Example:
He tried to bat the ball over the fence.
The player managed to bat the shuttlecock back over the net.