bat meaning and definition

BAT noun

Definition of bat (noun)

1. nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
   • synonyms: chiropteran
2. (baseball) a turn trying to get a hit
   • "he was at bat when it happened"; "he got four hits in four at-bats"
   • synonyms: at-bat
3. a small racket with a long handle used for playing squash
   • synonyms: squash racket, squash racquet
4. the club used in playing cricket
   • "a cricket bat has a narrow handle and a broad flat end for hitting"
   • synonyms: cricket bat
5. a club used for hitting a ball in various games

BAT verb

Definition of bat (verb)

1. strike with, or as if with a baseball bat
   • "bat the ball"
2. wink briefly
   • "bat one's eyelids"
   • synonyms: flutter
3. have a turn at bat
   • "Jones bats first, followed by Martinez"
4. use a bat
   • "Who's batting?"
5. beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
   • "We licked the other team on Sunday!"
   • synonyms: clobber, cream, drub, lick, thrash