Definition
Definition of batted - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
sportshaving been hit with a bat
- The batted ball flew over the fence.
- The batted ball broke a window.
- A batted ball can be dangerous if not caught.
Expressions with batted
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run scored by hitting the ball with the bat
He scored a batted run with a powerful shot.
baseball statistic for a batter causing a run by their action
He led the league with 130 runs batted in last season..
Origin of batted
English, bat (club) + -ed (past tense)
Terms with batted included in their meaning
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baseball
batted ball bouncing on the infield
baseball
batted ball hit back to the pitcher
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- French:frappé, ...
- German:geschlagener Ball, ...
- Italian:battuto, ...
- Spanish:bateado, ...
- Portuguese:batido, ...
- Chinese:被球棒击中的, ...
- Japanese:バットで打たれた, ...
- Arabic:مَضْرُوب بِمِضْرَب, ...
- Hebrew:מוּחְבָּט, ...
- Russian:ударенный битой, ...
- Ukrainian:вдарений битою, ...
- Hindi:बल्ले से मारा हुआ, ...
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)
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.
View all translations of bat
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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, ...
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