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Definition of BAT
transitive verb
1
: to strike or hit with or as if with a bat
2
a : to advance (a base runner) by batting b : to have a batting average of
3
: to discuss at length : consider in detail
intransitive verb
1
a : to strike or hit a ball with a bat b : to take one's turn at bat
2
: to wander aimlessly
First Known Use of BAT
15th century
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