BATS — Definition of BATS
noun
1
Any of the flying mammals of the order Chiroptera, usually small and nocturnal, insectivorous or frugivorous.
2
An old woman.
noun
1
A club made of wood or aluminium used for striking the ball in sports such as baseball, softball and cricket.
2
A turn at hitting the ball with a bat in a game.
You've been in for ages. Can I have a bat now?
3
The piece of wood on which the spinner places the coins and then uses for throwing them.
4
Shale or bituminous shale.
verb
1
To hit with a bat or (figuratively) as if with a bat.
He batted the ball away with a satisfying thwack.
2
To take a turn at hitting a ball with a bat in sports like cricket, baseball and softball, as opposed to fielding.
3
To strike or swipe as though with a bat.
The cat batted at the toy.
verb
1
To flutter
bat one's eyelashes
2
To wink.
3
To bate or flutter, as a hawk.
4
(usually with 'around' or 'about') To flit quickly from place to place.
I've spent all week batting around the country.
noun
1
A packsaddle.
adjective
1
Mad, insane.
You must be bats to go out in the cold without a coat on.
📚 Source: en.wiktionary.org/wiki/bat
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