bat
0 antonyms and opposites of bat, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A small, flying, mostly nocturnal mammal with wings made of skin stretched between its fingers.
How to use bat
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
The flying-mammal sense comes from a dialect word related to Middle English "bakke"; the sporting-equipment sense is unrelated, from Old French "batte," meaning a club or beater.
Full origin of bat →Frequently asked questions
What does “bat” mean?
The word “bat” means a small, flying, mostly nocturnal mammal with wings made of skin stretched between its fingers.
How do you pronounce “bat”?
“Bat” is pronounced bat (/bæt/ in IPA).
How do you use “bat” in a sentence?
Here is “bat” used in a sentence: “Bats swooped out of the cave at dusk to hunt insects.”
What part of speech is “bat”?
Depending on how it is used, “bat” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “bat” come from?
The word “bat” comes from Old French. The flying-mammal sense comes from a dialect word related to Middle English "bakke"; the sporting-equipment sense is unrelated, from Old French "batte," meaning a club or beater.
Is “bat” a common word?
“Bat” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “bat” have?
“Bat” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small, flying, mostly nocturnal mammal with wings made of skin stretched between its fingers.
What is the difference between a 'bat' and a 'club' in sports?
In sports like baseball and cricket, a "bat" is the specific wooden or metal implement used to hit the ball, while "club" is the general word for a stick used to strike and is standard in golf. You hit a ball with a bat but play golf with a club.
What is the difference between a 'bat' and a 'racket'?
A bat is a solid club used to hit a ball in baseball or cricket, while a racket has a frame strung with cord and is used in tennis or badminton. Table tennis uses a small solid paddle that is also called a bat in British English.
Does the animal 'bat' and the sports 'bat' share a meaning?
No, they are unrelated words that happen to be spelled and pronounced the same. One is a small flying nocturnal mammal, and the other is a club for hitting a ball, so only context shows which is meant.