bat

Noun
  1. Nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate (synset 102141851)
    is a type of: eutherian, eutherian mammal, placental, placental mammal - mammals having a placenta; all mammals except monotremes and marsupials
    subtypes:
    • fruit bat, megabat - large Old World bat of warm and tropical regions that feeds on fruit
    • carnivorous bat, microbat - typically having large ears and feeding primarily on insects; worldwide in distribution
    belongs to: chiroptera, order chiroptera - an old order dating to early Eocene: bats: suborder Megachiroptera (fruit bats); suborder Microchiroptera (insectivorous bats)
    has: wing - a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
    same as: chiropteran
  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"
    referred to in: ball, baseball, baseball game - a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
    is a type of: play, turn - (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
    same as: at-bat
  3. A small racket with a long handle used for playing squash (synset 104299552)
    is a type of: racket, racquet - a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games
    same as: squash racket, squash racquet
  4. The club used in playing cricket (synset 103136727)
    "a cricket bat has a narrow handle and a broad flat end for hitting"
    is a type of: cricket equipment - sports equipment used in playing cricket
    has: grip, handgrip, handle, hold - the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
    same as: cricket bat
  5. A club used for hitting a ball in various games (synset 102809564)
    is a type of: club - stout stick that is larger at one end
    subtypes:
    • baseball bat, lumber - an implement used in baseball by the batter
    • paddle - small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games
Verb
  1. Strike with, or as if with a baseball bat (synset 201415827)
    "bat the ball"
    referred to in: ball, baseball, baseball game - a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
    is a type of: hit - deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument
    subtypes: switch-hit - bat right-handed against a left-handed and left-handed against a right-handed pitcher
    verb group:
    • bat - use a bat
    • bat - have a turn at bat
  2. Wink briefly (synset 200008195)
    "bat one's eyelids"
    is a type of: blink, nictate, nictitate, wink - briefly shut the eyes
    same as: flutter
  3. Have a turn at bat (synset 201416215)
    "Jones bats first, followed by Martinez"
    referred to in: ball, baseball, baseball game - a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
    is a type of: hit - deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument
    verb group: bat - strike with, or as if with a baseball bat
  4. Use a bat (synset 201416090)
    "Who's batting?"
    referred to in: ball, baseball, baseball game - a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
    is a type of: hit - deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument
    verb group: bat - strike with, or as if with a baseball bat
  5. Beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight (synset 201415566)
    "We licked the other team on Sunday!"
    is a type of: beat, beat out, crush, shell, trounce, vanquish - come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
    same as: clobber, cream, drub, lick, thrash
    verb group: flail, lam, thrash, thresh - give a thrashing to; beat hard

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