nounπShareAny of the flying mammals of the order Chiroptera, usually small and nocturnal, insectivorous or frugivorous."The children saw several bats flitting around the old oak tree in the park. "animalbiologynatureorganismenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn old woman."The old ladies at the bingo hall are a group of bats. "agepersonhumanChat 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 players chose their bats from the equipment bag before the baseball game. "sportutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA turn at hitting the ball with a bat in a game."Each player gets three bats in baseball. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe piece of wood on which the spinner places the coins and then uses for throwing them."Maria carefully positioned the coins on the bats before spinning them, hoping to win the game. "utensilgamesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareShale or bituminous shale."The mine workers carefully extracted the bats from the earth. "geologymaterialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sheet of cotton used for filling quilts or comfortables; batting."My grandmother used bats of soft cotton to fill the handmade quilt she was making for my bed. "materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA part of a brick with one whole end."The bricklayer used several bats to fill the small gaps at the edge of the wall. "materialpartbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stroke; a sharp blow."The baseball player connected with the ball, sending it soaring after several powerful bats. "actionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stroke of work.""Finishing the project required a few more bats of work, but we were finally done." "workachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRate of motion; speed."The bats used in baseball vary in weight and material, which affects the speed of the ball when hit. "physicsenergyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA spree; a jollification."After finishing their exams, the students went on bats, celebrating their hard work with a fun party. "entertainmenteventactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareManner; rate; condition; state of health.""I inquired about the bats of the used car before making a purchase." "conditionstatewayChat 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.""During the baseball game, John bats next after Sarah." "sportactiongameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike or swipe as though with a bat."The cat batted at the toy."actionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flutter"The butterflies in the garden bats their wings quickly. "animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wink."He bats his eyelashes at the cute barista to try and get a free coffee. "bodyactioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bate or flutter, as a hawk."The injured bird bats its wings weakly, trying to fly. "animalactionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(usually with 'around' or 'about') To flit quickly from place to place."The lost child nervously bats around the crowded market, searching for his mother. "actionanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA packsaddle."The farmer used sturdy bats to carry the heavy sacks of grain on his mule's back. "utensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareMad, insane."You must be bats to go out in the cold without a coat on."mindcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading