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BAT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Bat.

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Bat - as a noun

Nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chiropteran
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
eutherianeutherian mammalplacentalplacental mammal
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(baseball) a turn trying to get a hit

Example: "He was at bat when it happened"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
at-bat

A small racket with a long handle used for playing squash

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
squash racketsquash racquet

The club used in playing cricket

Example: "A cricket bat has a narrow handle and a broad flat end for hitting"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cricket bat

A club used for hitting a ball in various games

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
club
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bat - as a verb

Strike with, or as if with a baseball bat

Example: "Bat the ball"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hit
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Wink briefly

Example: "Bat one's eyelids"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flutter

Have a turn at bat

Example: "Jones bats first, followed by martinez"

Use a bat

Example: "Who's batting?"

Beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

Example: "We licked the other team on sunday!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clobbercreamdrublickthrash

Example Sentences

"I saw a bat flying around my backyard."
"He swung the bat and hit the baseball out of the park."
"The vampire bat is known for its blood-sucking habits."
"She used a cricket bat to knock the ball out of play."
"There are several species of fruit bats in the rainforest."
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Word Game Points

Is BAT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bat is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BAT has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is BAT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bat is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BAT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is BAT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bat is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BAT has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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