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Bat: meaning, definitions and examples

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bat

 

[ bรฆt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

animal

A mammal capable of sustained flight, typically with membranous wings.

Synonyms

chiropteran, flying mammal, nocturnal mammal

Examples of usage

  • Bats are the only mammals capable of sustained flight.
  • Some species of bats use echolocation to navigate and hunt for food.
  • Bats are important pollinators for many plant species.
  • Bats play a crucial role in insect control, consuming large amounts of insects each night.
  • Bats roost in caves, trees, and buildings.
Context #2 | Noun

sports equipment

A rounded, solid wooden or metal club used in baseball to hit the ball.

Synonyms

club, racket, stick

Examples of usage

  • The batter swung the bat and hit a home run.
  • The coach handed the player a new bat to use in the game.
  • The bat is an essential piece of equipment in the game of baseball.
Context #3 | Verb

strike with a bat

To strike or hit something with a bat.

Synonyms

hit, strike, swat

Examples of usage

  • The cat batted at the toy mouse with its paw.
  • She batted her eyelashes flirtatiously.
  • The player batted the ball out of the park.

Translations

Translations of the word "bat" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น morcego

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฎเค—เคพเคฆเคกเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fledermaus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelelawar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะถะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nietoperz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใ‚ฆใƒขใƒช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chauve-souris

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ murciรฉlago

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yarasa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ•์ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎูุงุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ netopรฝr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ netopier

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่™่ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ netopir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leรฐurblaka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€า›ะฐะฝะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฆแƒแƒ›แƒฃแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yarasa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ murciรฉlago

Etymology

The word 'bat' has a complex history, with multiple meanings and origins. In the context of the animal, 'bat' comes from the Old English word 'bรฆt', which is believed to be of Germanic origin. The sports equipment 'bat' likely originated from the verb form, meaning 'to strike with a bat'. This term has been used in various sports, such as cricket and baseball, for centuries. Overall, 'bat' is a versatile word with diverse meanings and uses.

See also: baton, batter.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,691 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.