n.

1. nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate;
   chiropteran
2. (baseball) a turn trying to get a hit;
   at-bat
   
   • he was at bat when it happened
   • he got four hits in four at-bats
3. a small racket with a long handle used for playing squash;
   squash racket, squash racquet
4. the club used in playing cricket;
   cricket bat
   
   • a cricket bat has a narrow handle and a broad flat end for hitting
5. a club used for hitting a ball in various games

v.

1. strike with, or as if with a baseball bat
   
   • bat the ball
2. wink briefly;
   flutter
   
   • bat one's eyelids
3. have a turn at bat
   
   • Jones bats first, followed by Martinez
4. use a bat
   
   • Who's batting?
5. beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight;
   cream, clobber, drub, thrash, lick
   
   • We licked the other team on Sunday!