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bat

Pronunciation: [bæt]

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Learn how to use bat in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “animals”

(noun) a bat is a flying mammal that usually comes out at night. They have wings like birds and are known for using sound to find their way around, which is called echolocation.

Example

I saw a bat flying around the park last night.

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There are no bats in the daytime since they sleep during the day.

Example

Have you ever seen a bat in a cave or at night?

Context: “sports”

(noun) a bat is a piece of equipment used in sports like baseball or cricket to hit a ball. It’s usually made of wood or metal and is long and flat.

Example

He hit the ball really far with his new baseball bat.

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She didn't have her bat with her, so she couldn't play the game.

Example

Can you show me how to hold the bat correctly?

Context: “action”

(verb) to bat means to hit something, usually a ball, with a bat or your hand. It’s often used during games when you need to hit a moving object.

Example

She can bat the soccer ball into the goal very well.

Example

He couldn't bat the ball because it was too fast.

Example

Did you learn how to bat with both hands?

How to pronounce bat

Pronunciation: [bæt]

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