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(noun) nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate. Synonyms: chiropteran.

(noun) (baseball) a turn trying to get a hit. Synonyms: at-bat. Examples: "He was at bat when it happened." "He got four hits in four at-bats."

(noun) a small racket with a long handle used for playing squash. Synonyms: squash racket, squash racquet.

(noun) the club used in playing cricket. Synonyms: cricket bat. Examples: "A cricket bat has a narrow handle and a broad flat end for hitting."

(noun) a club used for hitting a ball in various games.

(verb) strike with, or as if with a baseball bat. Examples: "Bat the ball."

(verb) wink briefly. Synonyms: flutter. Examples: "Bat one's eyelids."

(verb) have a turn at bat. Examples: "Jones bats first, followed by martinez."

(verb) use a bat. Examples: "Who's batting?."

(verb) beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight. Synonyms: cream, clobber, drub, thrash, lick. Examples: "We licked the other team on sunday!."