Main Entry: ²bat

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): bat·ted; bat·ting

Date: 15th century

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 detailintransitive verb 1 a : to strike or hit a ball with a bat b : to take one's turn at bat
2 : to wander aimlessly