bat·wing | \ ˈbat-ˌwiŋ \
Definition of batwing
: shaped like the wing or wings of a bat
the batwing doors of a saloon a batwing collar : such as
a of a necktie : worn in a bowknot and having ends of equal length
a black batwing tie for evening wear
b of a sleeve : made with a deep armhole
the batwing sleeves of a knitted blouse
c of chaps : having wide flared sides and snap or buckle fastenings
he picked up the scarred batwing chaps— W. V. T. Clark
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