Word: BAT
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Definition of BAT
- Any of the flying mammals of the order Chiroptera, usually small and nocturnal, insectivorous or frugivorous.
- An old woman.
- A club made of wood or aluminium used for striking the ball in sports such as baseball, softball and cricket.
- A turn at hitting the ball with a bat in a game.
"You've been in for ages. Can I have a bat now?"
- The piece of wood on which the spinner places the coins and then uses for throwing them.
- To hit with a bat or (figuratively) as if with a bat.
"He batted the ball away with a satisfying thwack."
- To take a turn at hitting a ball with a bat in sports like cricket, baseball and softball, as opposed to fielding.
- To strike or swipe as though with a bat.
"The cat batted at the toy."
- To flutter
"bat one's eyelashes"
- To wink.
- To bate or flutter, as a hawk.
- A packsaddle.
- The official currency of Thailand, equal to 100 satang.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "bat" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "bat" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BAT a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BAT worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BAT? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
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