bats Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
   chiropteran; bat.
   
2. noun (baseball) a turn trying to get a hit
   bat; at-bat.
   
   • he was at bat when it happened
   • he got four hits in four at-bats
3. noun a small racket with a long handle used for playing squash
   bat; squash racket; squash racquet.
   
4. noun the club used in playing cricket
   cricket bat; bat.
   
   • a cricket bat has a narrow handle and a broad flat end for hitting
5. noun a club used for hitting a ball in various games
   bat.
   
6. verb strike with, or as if with a baseball bat
   bat.
   
   • bat the ball
7. verb wink briefly
   bat; flutter.
   
   • bat one's eyelids
8. verb have a turn at bat
   bat.
   
   • Jones bats first, followed by Martinez
9. verb use a bat
   bat.
   
   • Who's batting?
10. verb beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
    bat; lick; drub; clobber; thrash; cream.
    
    • We licked the other team on Sunday!
11. adjective satellite informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
    loco; wacky; loopy; haywire; nuts; balmy; kooky; nutty; barmy; around the bend; buggy; kookie; loony; whacky; crackers; round the bend; daft; dotty; batty; cracked; fruity; bonkers.
    
    • it used to drive my husband balmy

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