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bat(6) (iou)



bat verb1. [bat] Infl. -tt-. LME.
[from BAT noun1 or formed as BATTER verb1.]
verb trans. Strike with or as with a bat; cudgel; beat. LME.
W. Barnes Well here..'S a ball for you if you can bat it. B. Hines He batted him twice about the ears, forehand left ear, backhand right.
verb intrans. Use a bat; have an innings at cricket, baseball, etc. M18.
H. de Selincourt Padded and gloved, and rather nervously waiting his turn to bat.
verb intrans. Move, esp. in a casual or aimless fashion (about, along, around, etc.). dial. & slang. L19.