Learn about the difference between the homophones: batt and bat

Definitions

batt

Batt is a noun that refers to a flat sheet of insulation material, such as fiberglass or cotton, that is used to line walls, attics, and other spaces to reduce heat loss or gain.

Example

The batt in this quilt is made of organic cotton.

Example

The workers installed the fiberglass batts in the attic to keep the house warm.

bat

Bat is a noun that refers to a club-shaped object made of wood or metal that is used to hit a ball in games such as baseball, cricket, or table tennis. It can also be used as a verb meaning to strike something with a bat.

Example

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

Example

She tried to bat the mosquito away with her hand.

Tips To Remember the Differences

Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:

- To remember the difference between these two words, you could associate batt with insulation and bat with sports equipment. - You might also think of the double 't' in batt as standing for 'thick' or 'fluffy', which are qualities of insulation.