Pronunciation

/bæt/

Definitions

Noun

1. A small, winged mammal with a furry body and a long tail, known for its ability to fly at night and feed on insects.

   • Example: “The bat was hanging upside down from the cave entrance.”
   • Synonyms: nocturnal flyer, winged mammal, fruit bat, insectivore

2. (Informal) In cricket, a device used to hit the ball back to the bowler.

   • Example: “He hit a powerful shot with his cricket bat.”
   • Synonym: cricket equipment

3. (Slang) A baseball bat, a long, thick棒球棒, used to hit a ball.

   • Example: “The batter swung the bat and hit a home run.”
   • Synonym: baseball bat

Verb

1. To hit or strike with a bat, especially in sports like baseball or cricket.

   • Example: “The batter swung and batted the ball into left field.”
   • Synonym: hit (baseball), stroke (cricket)

2. To perform a batting action in a game, such as swinging the bat.

   • Example: “The player took a good swing in their at-bat.”
   • Synonym: take a turn at bat

3. (Informal) To use a bat to defend oneself or others, typically in a violent manner.

   • Example: “The security guard batted away the attacker’s weapon.”
   • Synonym: fend off

Noun (cricket)

In cricket, the act of hitting the ball away from the batsman.

• Example: “The batsman played a neat cover drive.”
• Synonym: stroke, shot

Noun (slang)

A person who is skilled or proficient at something, often in a negative context.

• Example: “He’s a real baseball bat when it comes to playing video games.”
• Synonym: pro, expert

Phrases

• “Hit a home run with the bat”
• “Swing the bat”
• “Batting average”
• “Batted ball”
• “To bat cleanup” (baseball, to be the last batter in an inning)

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The bats hung upside down from the wooden beams.”
• Verb: “The batter connected with the ball and sent it flying over the fence.”
• Interjection: “Oh no, my bat broke during the game!”

Synonyms

• Cricket bat
• Baseball bat
• Batting
• Hitting tool
• Fungo bat (practice bat)