bats
Pronunciation: [bæts]
Word
Context: “animals”
(noun) a type of animal that can fly and has wings. Bats are mammals and often come out at night to catch insects.
Example
I saw a few bats flying around the park at dusk.
Example
There were no bats in the cave when we visited.
Example
Have you ever seen a bat in your backyard?
Context: “sports”
(noun) a piece of equipment used in games like baseball or cricket to hit a ball. It looks like a long, rounded stick.
Example
He swung the bat and hit the ball out of the park.
Example
She didn't have a bat to play baseball with her friends.
Example
Can you show me how to hold a bat properly?
Context: “sports”
(verb) to hit something, like a ball, with a bat. When playing games, you use a bat to strike the ball and try to get points.
Example
He bats every Saturday with his team at the local field.
Example
She doesn't bat well when she feels nervous.
Example
How often do you bat during practice?
Context: “action”
(verb) to move your eyes rapidly, often as a reaction to something surprising or exciting. It can also mean closing and opening your eyes quickly.
Example
She bats her eyelashes when she is surprised.
Example
He didn't bat an eye when he heard the loud noise.
Example
Did you notice that she bats her eyes when she laughs?
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