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Definition bat in American English

bat verb

verb
/bæt/
1

to hit the ball with a bat in a game such as baseball or cricket

Synonyms and related words
balk bat baulk bat batsman batting average
1.1

in baseball or cricket, the team that is batting is trying to score runs (=points) by hitting the ball

Synonyms and related words
balk bat baulk bat batsman batting average
2

to hit something small that is flying through the air in order to stop it landing on you

Example

He was trying to bat the flies away with his newspaper.

Synonyms and related words
hit punch strike
3

to be in a relationship with someone who is much more attractive than you

Example

I thought he was batting, to be honest.

Definition bat in American English