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1.nounAny of the flying mammals of the order Chiroptera, usually small and nocturnal, insectivorous or frugivorous.
2.nounAn old woman.
3.nounA club made of wood or aluminium used for striking the ball in sports such as baseball, softball and cricket.
4.nounA turn at hitting the ball with a bat in a game."You've been in for ages. Can I have a bat now?"
5.nounThe piece of wood on which the spinner places the coins and then uses for throwing them.
6.nounShale or bituminous shale.
7.nounA sheet of cotton used for filling quilts or comfortables; batting.
8.nounA part of a brick with one whole end.
9.nounA stroke; a sharp blow.
10.nounA stroke of work.
11.nounRate of motion; speed.
12.nounA spree; a jollification.
13.nounManner; rate; condition; state of health.
14.verbTo hit with a bat or (figuratively) as if with a bat."He batted the ball away with a satisfying thwack."
15.verbTo take a turn at hitting a ball with a bat in sports like cricket, baseball and softball, as opposed to fielding.
16.verbTo strike or swipe as though with a bat."The cat batted at the toy."
17.verbTo flutter"bat one's eyelashes"
18.verbTo wink.
19.verbTo bate or flutter, as a hawk.
20.verb(usually with 'around' or 'about') To flit quickly from place to place."I've spent all week batting around the country."
21.nounA packsaddle.
22.adjectiveMad, insane."You must be bats to go out in the cold without a coat on."