Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Bat.
How to pronounce bat:
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Bat - as a noun
Nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chiropteran18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
eutherian12eutherian mammalplacental13placental mammalHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(baseball) a turn trying to get a hit
Example: "He was at bat when it happened"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
at-batA small racket with a long handle used for playing squash
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
squash racketsquash racquetThe club used in playing cricket
Example: "A cricket bat has a narrow handle and a broad flat end for hitting"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cricket batA club used for hitting a ball in various games
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
club8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Bat - as a verb
Strike with, or as if with a baseball bat
Example: "Bat the ball"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hit6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Have a turn at bat
Example: "Jones bats first, followed by martinez"
Use a bat
Example: "Who's batting?"
Example Sentences
"I saw a bat flying around my backyard."
"He swung the bat and hit the baseball out of the park."
"The vampire bat is known for its blood-sucking habits."
"She used a cricket bat to knock the ball out of play."
"There are several species of fruit bats in the rainforest."
Word Game Points
Is BAT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bat is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BAT has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is BAT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bat is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBAT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is BAT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bat is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBAT has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
