Meaning & use
bat
A flying mammal that is active at night and often navigates using sound.
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A colony of bats emerged from the cave at dusk to hunt insects.
The batter gripped his bat tightly as the pitcher wound up to throw.
A note on using this word
Bat also names the club, usually wooden, used to hit the ball in games such as baseball and cricket.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A club, usually of wood, used to hit the ball in games such as baseball and cricket.
He swung the bat hard but missed the fastball completely.
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