What is the meaning of bat?

noun

• Nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate.
  • synonyms: chiropteran
• Baseball) a turn trying to get a hit. (
  • usage: "he was at bat when it happened"; "he got four hits in four at-bats"
  • synonyms: at-bat
• A small racket with a long handle used for playing squash.
  • synonyms: squash racket, squash racquet
• The club used in playing cricket.
  • usage: "a cricket bat has a narrow handle and a broad flat end for hitting"
  • synonyms: cricket bat
• A club used for hitting a ball in various games.

verb

• Strike with, or as if with a baseball bat.
  • usage: "bat the ball"
• Wink briefly.
  • usage: "bat one's eyelids"
  • synonyms: flutter
• Have a turn at bat.
  • usage: "Jones bats first, followed by Martinez"
• Use a bat.
  • usage: "Who's batting"
• Beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight.
  • usage: "We licked the other team on Sunday"
  • synonyms: cream, clobber, drub, thrash, lick