Synonyms for bat

noun

• (baseball) a turn trying to get a hit
• nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
• the club used in playing cricket
• a small racket with a long handle used for playing squash
• a club used for hitting a ball in various games

verb

• wink briefly
• beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
• have a turn at bat
• strike with, or as if with a baseball bat
• use a bat