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bats

/bæts/

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Any of the flying mammals of the order Chiroptera, usually small and nocturnal, insectivorous or frugivorous.

Examples :

"The children saw several bats flitting around the old oak tree in the park. "

animal biology nature organism environment

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Examples :

"The old ladies at the bingo hall are a group of bats. "

age person human

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A club made of wood or aluminium used for striking the ball in sports such as baseball, softball and cricket.

Examples :

"The players chose their bats from the equipment bag before the baseball game. "

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A turn at hitting the ball with a bat in a game.

Examples :

"Each player gets three bats in baseball. "

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The piece of wood on which the spinner places the coins and then uses for throwing them.

Examples :

"Maria carefully positioned the coins on the bats before spinning them, hoping to win the game. "

utensil game sport

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Shale or bituminous shale.

Examples :

"The mine workers carefully extracted the bats from the earth. "

geology material substance

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A sheet of cotton used for filling quilts or comfortables; batting.

Examples :

"My grandmother used bats of soft cotton to fill the handmade quilt she was making for my bed. "

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A part of a brick with one whole end.

Examples :

"The bricklayer used several bats to fill the small gaps at the edge of the wall. "

material part building

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A stroke; a sharp blow.

Examples :

"The baseball player connected with the ball, sending it soaring after several powerful bats. "

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A stroke of work.

Examples :

""Finishing the project required a few more bats of work, but we were finally done." "

work achievement

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Rate of motion; speed.

Examples :

"The bats used in baseball vary in weight and material, which affects the speed of the ball when hit. "

physics energy action

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A spree; a jollification.

Examples :

"After finishing their exams, the students went on bats, celebrating their hard work with a fun party. "

entertainment event action

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Manner; rate; condition; state of health.

Examples :

""I inquired about the bats of the used car before making a purchase." "

condition state way

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verb

To hit with a bat or (figuratively) as if with a bat.

Examples :

"He batted the ball away with a satisfying thwack."

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To take a turn at hitting a ball with a bat in sports like cricket, baseball and softball, as opposed to fielding.

Examples :

""During the baseball game, John bats next after Sarah." "

sport action game

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To strike or swipe as though with a bat.

Examples :

"The cat batted at the toy."

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verb

Examples :

"The butterflies in the garden bats their wings quickly. "

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verb

Examples :

"He bats his eyelashes at the cute barista to try and get a free coffee. "

body action communication

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To bate or flutter, as a hawk.

Examples :

"The injured bird bats its wings weakly, trying to fly. "

animal action nature

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(usually with 'around' or 'about') To flit quickly from place to place.

Examples :

"The lost child nervously bats around the crowded market, searching for his mother. "

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noun

Examples :

"The farmer used sturdy bats to carry the heavy sacks of grain on his mule's back. "

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adjective

Examples :

"You must be bats to go out in the cold without a coat on."