bat

Noun
  1. Nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate (synset 102141851)
  2. (baseball) a turn trying to get a hit (synset 100459480)
    "he was at bat when it happened"; "he got four hits in four at-bats"
  3. A small racket with a long handle used for playing squash (synset 104299552)
  4. The club used in playing cricket (synset 103136727)
    "a cricket bat has a narrow handle and a broad flat end for hitting"
  5. A club used for hitting a ball in various games (synset 102809564)
Verb
  1. Strike with, or as if with a baseball bat (synset 201415827)
    "bat the ball"
  2. Wink briefly (synset 200008195)
    "bat one's eyelids"
  3. Have a turn at bat (synset 201416215)
    "Jones bats first, followed by Martinez"
  4. Use a bat (synset 201416090)
    "Who's batting?"
  5. Beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight (synset 201415566)
    "We licked the other team on Sunday!"

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