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bat

The word “bat” has 1 syllable: bat

It's pronounced as /bæt/

What is synonym and antonym for bat?

In the thesaurus, “bat” has 258 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for bat along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for bat

Antonyms for bat

  • compliment
  • flattery
  • lose
  • praise
  • tap

Meanings of bat

  • noun
    1. Any of the flying mammals of the order Chiroptera, usually small and nocturnal, insectivorous or frugivorous.
    2. An old woman.
    3. A club made of wood or aluminium used for striking the ball in sports such as baseball, softball and cricket.
    4. A turn at hitting the ball with a bat in a game.
    5. The piece of wood on which the spinner places the coins and then uses for throwing them.
    6. Shale or bituminous shale.
    7. A sheet of cotton used for filling quilts or comfortables; batting.
    8. A part of a brick with one whole end.
    9. A stroke; a sharp blow.
    10. A stroke of work.
    11. Rate of motion; speed.
    12. A spree; a jollification.
    13. Manner; rate; condition; state of health.
    14. A packsaddle.
    15. The official currency of Thailand, equal to 100 satang.
  • verb
    1. To hit with a bat or (figuratively) as if with a bat.
    2. To take a turn at hitting a ball with a bat in sports like cricket, baseball and softball, as opposed to fielding.
    3. To strike or swipe as though with a bat.
    4. To flutter.
    5. To wink.
    6. To bate or flutter, as a hawk.
    7. (usually with 'around' or 'about') To flit quickly from place to place.

Example Sentences

  • He swung the bat and hit the ball out of the park.
  • A bat flew out of the cave at dusk.
  • She bought a new bat for the baseball season.
  • The bat uses echolocation to navigate in the dark.
  • They found a bat hanging upside down in the attic.

On this page you'll find 263 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to bat, such as: amble, assail, assault, attack, bang, bash, baste.

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