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!"