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BATS

(adj.sat, noun, verb, adj.)

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There are 23 meanings of the word Bats.

Bats - as an adjective satellite

Informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

Example: "It used to drive my husband balmy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Bats - as a noun

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

An old woman.

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

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

Example: "You've been in for ages. can i have a bat now?"

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

Shale or bituminous shale.

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

A part of a brick with one whole end.

A stroke; a sharp blow.

A stroke of work.

Rate of motion; speed.

A spree; a jollification.

Manner; rate; condition; state of health.

A packsaddle.

Bats - as a verb

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

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

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

To strike or swipe as though with a bat.

Example: "The cat batted at the toy."

To flutter

Example: "Bat one's eyelashes"

To wink.

To bate or flutter, as a hawk.

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

Example: "I've spent all week batting around the country."

Bats - as an adjective

Mad, insane.

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

Example Sentences

"The bats flew out of the cave at dusk."
"We heard the bats squeaking as they flew overhead."
"The old barn serves as a roost for hundreds of bats."
"The farmer put up bat houses to attract bats and control insects."
"Some species of bats are endangered due to habitat loss."
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Word Game Points

Is BATS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bats is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BATS has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is BATS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bats is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BATS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is BATS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bats is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BATS has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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