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bat

[bæt]

bat Definition

  • 1a specially shaped piece of wood used for hitting the ball in some games, such as cricket and baseball
  • 2a small flying mammal that comes out at night to feed on insects and fruit

Using bat: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bat" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He hit the ball with his bat and scored a home run.

  • Example

    The cricket player carried his bat off the field after scoring a century.

  • Example

    Bats are nocturnal animals that use echolocation to navigate and hunt for prey.

bat Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bat

Phrases with bat

  • bat an eye

    to show no surprise or concern

    Example

    She didn't even bat an eye when he told her he was moving to another country.

  • unable to see well

    Example

    Without his glasses, he's as blind as a bat.

  • to be crazy or eccentric

    Example

    I think my neighbor has bats in the belfry; he talks to himself all the time.

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Summary: bat in Brief

The term 'bat' [bæt] refers to a piece of wood used for hitting the ball in games like cricket and baseball, as well as a small flying mammal that feeds on insects and fruit. Phrases like 'bat an eye' mean to show no surprise or concern, while 'blind as a bat' means unable to see well. 'Have bats in the belfry' means to be crazy or eccentric.

How do native speakers use this expression?

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