1. a flying mammal that is active at night
2. a wooden stick used to hit a ball in baseball or cricket

1. to hit something with a bat or similar object
2. to take a turn hitting in baseball

Examples

• The bat flew out of the cave at sunset.
• Bats use echolocation to navigate in the dark.
• He swung the bat and hit a home run.
• She picked up her cricket bat and walked to the pitch.
• The cat batted at the toy mouse with its paw.
• It’s your turn to bat in the next inning.
• The team will bat first in today’s game.