Definitions for bat

(nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate)

((baseball) a turn trying to get a hit; "he was at bat when it happened"; "he got four hits in four at-bats")

(a small racket with a long handle used for playing squash)

(the club used in playing cricket; "a cricket bat has a narrow handle and a broad flat end for hitting")

(a club used for hitting a ball in various games)

(strike with, or as if with a baseball bat; "bat the ball")

(wink briefly; "bat one's eyelids")

(have a turn at bat; "Jones bats first, followed by Martinez")

(use a bat; "Who's batting?")

(beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight; "We licked the other team on Sunday!")