bat

(baseball) a turn trying to get a hit.

“he was at bat when it happened”

“he got four hits in four at-bats”

Nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate.

The club used in playing cricket.

“a cricket bat has a narrow handle and a broad flat end for hitting”

A small racket with a long handle used for playing squash.

A club used for hitting a ball in various games.

Use a bat.

“Who's batting?”

Wink briefly.

“bat one's eyelids”

Beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight.

Have a turn at bat.

“Jones bats first, followed by Martinez”

Strike with, or as if with a baseball bat.

“bat the ball”