Definition of bat - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sports equipmentclub used in sports to hit balls
- He swung the bat hard, hitting the baseball over the fence.
2.
animalsmall flying mammal that uses echolocation
- The bat flew out at dusk to hunt insects.
3.
gameplay turnturn at hitting the ball in a game
- She scored a run during her bat.
4.
- The old bat yelled at the kids playing outside.
5.
quiltingDated sheet of cotton for filling quiltsDated
- She used bat to stuff the quilt.
Verb
1.
sportstr. hit an object using a wooden or metal clubtr.
- He batted the ball out of the park.
2.
baseballintr. US take a turn hitting in a gameintr. US
- She will bat after the next player.
3.
movementtr./intr. flutter or wink quicklytr./intr.
- She didn't bat an eyelid at the news.
Images of bat
club used in sports to hit balls 
small flying mammal that uses echolocation 
sheet of cotton for filling quilts
Expressions with bat
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discuss an idea informally
Let's bat around some ideas for the project.
elderly woman perceived as annoying or unpleasant
The neighbors complained about the old bat next door.
honest or straightforward behavior
She always deals with issues with a straight bat.
move eyelids quickly to show feelings or intentions
She batted her eyes at the waiter, hoping for a free dessert.
having very poor vision or sight
Without her glasses, she's blind as a bat.
perform exceptionally well
The new employee is batting a thousand with his sales numbers.
show no reaction or surprise
He didn't bat an eye at the news.
show no reaction or surprise
He didn't bat an eyelid at the news.
very quickly or hastily
He drove down the highway like a bat out of hell.
take action or responsibility
She came to bat for her team during the crisis.
support or defend someone in a difficult situation
She went in to bat for her colleague at the meeting.
actively support or champion someone
He will go to bat for his friend in the meeting.
without being asked or prompted by others
She decided to learn French off her own bat.
immediately without delay
She answered the question off the bat.
act honestly and follow the rules in a situation
He always plays with a straight bat at work.
ready to perform a task or duty
She's up to bat for the presentation today.
support or have interest in both sides
He tends to bat for both sides in political debates.
equipment used to hit the ball in baseball
He swung the baseball bat and hit a home run..
equipment used in cricket or baseball
He bought a new bat and ball for the upcoming cricket season.
tropical bat that eats fruit
The fruit bat hung from the tree, munching on a mango.
small bat from Central and South America feeding on blood
The vampire bat silently approached the sleeping cattle.
hit something away with a quick motion
She batted away the fly with her hand.
bat used to hit the ball in cricket
He swung the cricket bat with great force.
boy who takes care of bats for baseball team
The bat boy handed the player a new bat.
Origin of bat
Middle English, bakke (bat) + Old Norse, leðrblaka (leather flapper)
Terms with bat included in their meaning
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sports
game played with a ball and bat by two teams
cricket
team's turn to bat in cricket
sports
bat used in table tennis
sports
bat with strings for hitting tennis balls
animal
blood-sucking bat species
wildlife
large tropical fruit-eating bat with a foxlike face
cricket
hit the ball with the edge of the bat
cricket field
side of the pitch where batsman presents bat
cricket
batsman's shot played with a horizontal bat
game
children's game with a bat and ball
sports
step up to bat in a baseball or softball game
cricket stroke
cricket shot played by swinging the bat horizontally
sports
second chance to bat in cricket
baseball
bat instead of another player in a game
cricket
bat without taking risks
cricket
extra run scored when ball misses bat
cricket
moment when a bat slightly contacts the ball
cricket
graze the ball with the bat's rim
sports
run not scored from the bat in cricket
sports
stroke in cricket with a slanted bat
sports
sweet spot of a bat or club
sports
hit the ball with the bat's center
baseball
hold the bat higher than normal
sports
play the bat-and-ball sport with wickets and overs
Examples of bat in a sentence
The bat slipped from his hands during the swing. A bat can navigate in complete darkness. The bat colony lived in the cave. He was out after his first bat. The player prepared for her bat with focus. That bat next door complains about everything.
Everyone avoids the bat who lives on the corner. The quilt felt softer with the new bat inside. She bought bat for her quilting project. She batted the tennis ball with great precision. During practice, he batted the shuttlecock effortlessly. I bat third for our softball team. Maya batted twice in yesterday's game. He didn't bat an eye at the surprise. The actor can bat his lashes charmingly.
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- French:batte, battre, ...
- German:Schläger, schlagen, ...
- Italian:mazza, battere, ...
- Spanish:bate, batear, ...
- Portuguese:taco, bater, ...
- Chinese:球棒, 用球棒击打, ...
- Japanese:バット, 打つ, ...
- Arabic:مِضْرَب, ضَرَبَ, ...
- Hebrew:מַחְבֵּט, לַחְבּוֹט, ...
- Russian:бита, бить, ...
- Ukrainian:бита, бити, ...
- Hindi:बल्ला, बल्ले से मारना, ...
Definition of BAT - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: best available technologyTECH. best tools or methods for a jobTECH.
- The factory uses BAT to reduce pollution.
- Implementing BAT can enhance energy efficiency.
- BAT is crucial for sustainable manufacturing.
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- French:MTD, ...
- German:BAT, ...
- Italian:BAT, ...
- Spanish:BAT, ...
- Portuguese:MTD, ...
- Chinese:最佳可用技术, ...
- Japanese:BAT, ...
- Arabic:أفضل التقنيات المتاحة, ...
- Hebrew:מֵיטַב הַטֶּכְנוֹלוֹגְיָה הַזְּמִינָה, ...
- Russian:НДТ, ...
- Ukrainian:найкраща доступна технологія, ...
- Hindi:सर्वोत्तम उपलब्ध प्रौद्योगिकी, ...
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