Bat (Lagoon) definition

noun

(1) (baseball) a turn trying to get a hit

"He was at bat when it happened"

"He got four hits in four at-bats"

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

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

(4) The club used in playing cricket

"A cricket bat has a narrow handle and a broad flat end for hitting"

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

verb

(6) Wink briefly

"Bat one's eyelids"

(7) Beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

"We licked the other team on Sunday!"

(8) Strike with, or as if with a baseball bat

"Bat the ball"

(9) Use a bat

"Who's batting?"

(10) Have a turn at bat

"Jones bats first, followed by Martinez"