bat
US /bæt/
UK /bæt/
1.
murciélago
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.
Un murciélago salió volando de la cueva al anochecer.
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The sound of the bat's wings was barely audible.
El sonido de las alas del murciélago apenas era audible.
2.
bate, palo
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.
Balanceó el bate y conectó un jonrón.
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The baseball player gripped his bat tightly.
El jugador de béisbol agarró su bate con fuerza.
1.
batear, golpear
to hit (a ball or shuttlecock) with a bat or racket
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He managed to bat the ball over the fence.
Logró batear la pelota por encima de la valla.
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The cricketer was ready to bat against the fast bowler.
El jugador de críquet estaba listo para batear contra el lanzador rápido.