a mammal with wings that flies at night and feeds on insects, a piece of wood used to hit the ball in baseball or cricket

Formal and Informal Expressions of bats

In different contexts, you can replace 'bats' with suitable alternatives. In a more informal setting, 'stick' is apt.

bats: Explore its Definition & Usage

bats Definition

1a mammal with wings that flies at night and feeds on insects
2a piece of wood used to hit the ball in baseball or cricket

Using bats: Examples

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

Example
Bats are nocturnal animals.
Example
The bat flew out of the cave.
Example
He hit the ball with his bat.
Example
She bought a new cricket bat.

bats Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bats

chiroptera
flying mammal
cricket bat
baseball bat

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Summary: bats in Brief

The term 'bats' [bæts] refers to a mammal with wings that flies at night and feeds on insects, as well as a piece of wood used to hit the ball in baseball or cricket. Examples include 'Bats are nocturnal animals.' and 'She bought a new cricket bat.'