Bat
Pronunciation: /ˈbæt/
Bat (noun)
- A small animal with wings that flies at night and uses sound to find its way.
- A long, rounded stick used to hit a ball in sports like baseball or cricket.
- An action of hitting something with a bat, especially in sports.
Examples
- Bats are active at night and sleep during the day.
- A bat uses echolocation to find its prey.
Common collocations: nocturnal bat, bat colony, swing a bat, wooden bat, bat the ball
Bat (verb)
- To hit a ball with a bat in sports like baseball or cricket.
- To quickly open and close your eyes.
Examples
- He batted the ball towards the fence.
- She didn't bat an eye at the surprise.