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bat in German

bat in German is Fledermaus, Schläger, Keule — bat means a small, flying, mostly nocturnal mammal with wings made of skin stretched between its fingers.

bat in German

Fledermaus
noun
Any flying mammal of the order Chiroptera, usually small and nocturnal, insectivorous or frugivorous.
Schläger
noun
Any flying mammal of the order Chiroptera, usually small and nocturnal, insectivorous or frugivorous.
Keule
noun
Any flying mammal of the order Chiroptera, usually small and nocturnal, insectivorous or frugivorous.
schlagen
noun
Any flying mammal of the order Chiroptera, usually small and nocturnal, insectivorous or frugivorous.
schlagen
noun
(derogatory) An old woman.
Fledermaus
noun
A club made of wood or aluminium used for striking the ball in sports such as baseball, softball and cricket.
Schläger
noun
A club made of wood or aluminium used for striking the ball in sports such as baseball, softball and cricket.
Keule
noun
A club made of wood or aluminium used for striking the ball in sports such as baseball, softball and cricket.
schlagen
noun
A turn at hitting the ball with a bat in a game.
schlagen
verb
(transitive) To hit with a bat or (figuratively) as if with a bat.
Fledermaus
verb
(intransitive) To take a turn at hitting a ball with a bat in sports like cricket, baseball and softball, as opposed to fielding.
Schläger
verb
(intransitive) To take a turn at hitting a ball with a bat in sports like cricket, baseball and softball, as opposed to fielding.
Keule
verb
(intransitive) To take a turn at hitting a ball with a bat in sports like cricket, baseball and softball, as opposed to fielding.

What does "bat" mean?

  1. noun A small, flying, mostly nocturnal mammal with wings made of skin stretched between its fingers.
    "Bats swooped out of the cave at dusk to hunt insects."
  2. noun A wooden or metal club used to hit the ball in sports such as baseball and cricket.
    "He gripped the bat tightly as the pitcher wound up."
  3. verb To take a turn hitting the ball in games like cricket or baseball.
    "Our team bats first this innings."
  4. verb To strike or swipe at something, often playfully or lightly.
    "The kitten batted at the dangling string."

bat in a sentence

  • Bats swooped out of the cave at dusk to hunt insects.
  • He gripped the bat tightly as the pitcher wound up.
  • Our team bats first this innings.
  • The kitten batted at the dangling string.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "bat" in German?

"bat" in German is Fledermaus, Schläger, Keule. bat means: A small, flying, mostly nocturnal mammal with wings made of skin stretched between its fingers.

How do you use "bat" in a sentence?

Example: "Bats swooped out of the cave at dusk to hunt insects." In German, "bat" is Fledermaus, Schläger, Keule.

Are there other ways to say "bat" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "bat": Fledermaus, Schläger, Keule, schlagen.

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