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bats

Pronunciation: [bæts]

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Learn how to use bats in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce bats

Pronunciation: [bæts]

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