Word: BATS
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Definition of BATS
- 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.
- Mad, insane.
"You must be bats to go out in the cold without a coat on."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
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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!
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Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
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- # in terms of bats
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