nounπShareAny of the flying mammals of the order Chiroptera, usually small and nocturnal, insectivorous or frugivorous."The bat flew silently into the darkened classroom during the late-night study session. "animalbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn old woman."My grandmother is a very wise bat. "agepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA club made of wood or aluminium used for striking the ball in sports such as baseball, softball and cricket."The baseball player swung the bat hard, hitting the ball far over the fence. "sportutensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA turn at hitting the ball with a bat in a game."The little league player took his bat and went up to the plate for his turn. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe piece of wood on which the spinner places the coins and then uses for throwing them."The gambler placed the coins on the bat before throwing them. "gameutensilsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareShale or bituminous shale."The mine produces a lot of bat, which is then processed into fuel. "geologymaterialmineralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sheet of cotton used for filling quilts or comfortables; batting."The quilt needed new bat to keep it warm. "materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA part of a brick with one whole end."The bricklayer carefully placed the bat of the brick to ensure a straight, even wall. "architecturematerialpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stroke; a sharp blow."The baseball player's bat connected with the ball, sending it flying into the outfield. "actionsportweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stroke of work."The student made a quick bat at her homework, finishing it just before the bell. "workChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRate of motion; speed."The car's bat was slow, so we arrived late for the meeting. "physicstimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA spree; a jollification."The students had a bat at the school's end-of-year party. "entertainmentactioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareManner; rate; condition; state of health."The student's study bat was very slow today, reflecting a general sluggishness. "conditionstatemedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hit with a bat or (figuratively) as if with a bat."He batted the ball away with a satisfying thwack."sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take a turn at hitting a ball with a bat in sports like cricket, baseball and softball, as opposed to fielding."The player will bat next, after the other team members field. "sportentertainmentgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike or swipe as though with a bat."The cat batted at the toy."sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flutter"The butterfly bat its wings quickly as it flew past the window. "animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wink."He bat his eye at her, signaling that he was joking. "bodyactionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bate or flutter, as a hawk."The hawk batted its wings nervously before swooping down to catch the mouse. "natureanimalactionbirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(usually with 'around' or 'about') To flit quickly from place to place."The children were batting around the playground, chasing each other and laughing. "actionanimalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA packsaddle."The farmer used a strong bat to carry the heavy bags of potatoes to market. "utensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe official currency of Thailand, equal to 100 satang."My aunt bought souvenirs in Thailand, and she paid for them using baht. "nationeconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading