bate — meaning in English

English meaning

• bat noun A small, flying, mostly nocturnal mammal with wings made of skin stretched between its fingers.
• joint adj Shared or done by two or more people together.
• reefer noun A short, close-fitting jacket, traditionally made of thick wool cloth.

Senses

bate is used for these senses in English:

• bat Any flying mammal of the order Chiroptera, usually small and nocturnal, insectivorous or frugivorous.
• bat A club made of wood or aluminium used for striking the ball in sports such as baseball, softball and cricket.
• bat (intransitive) To take a turn at hitting a ball with a bat in sports like cricket, baseball and softball, as opposed to fielding.
• joint (slang) A marijuana cigarette.
• reefer (countable) A marijuana cigarette.

bat — full definition

1. noun A small, flying, mostly nocturnal mammal with wings made of skin stretched between its fingers.
2. noun A wooden or metal club used to hit the ball in sports such as baseball and cricket.
3. verb To take a turn hitting the ball in games like cricket or baseball.
4. verb To strike or swipe at something, often playfully or lightly.

joint — full definition

1. adj Shared or done by two or more people together.
2. noun A point in the body where two bones meet and can bend, like the knee or elbow.
3. noun A large piece of meat cooked whole, often for a Sunday roast.
4. noun Slang for a marijuana cigarette.
5. noun Slang for an informal or slightly disreputable place, especially a bar or restaurant.

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