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Bats

Bats, plural of bat, refer to nocturnal flying mammals belonging to the order Chiroptera. They are characterized by their membranous wings, which are formed by elongated fingers covered in a thin layer of skin. bats play crucial roles in ecosystems, acting as pollinators, seed dispersers, and insectivores. The word 'bats' can also refer to a piece of sporting equipment, specifically a wooden or metal club used to hit a ball, or, as a verb, the act of striking a ball with such equipment. This definition incorporates these multiple meanings, alongside the animal and the use within sport.

Bats meaning with examples

  • At dusk, the silhouettes of bats danced against the darkening sky as they emerged from their roosts to hunt for insects. Their echolocation was impressive. They flitted and swooped, seemingly appearing from nowhere as the sky changed from orange to black, adding an eerie wonder to the beautiful sunset. This reminded the team of Halloween, and to add to the feeling, the game was on TV.
  • The little league batter gripped his **bat** tightly, eyes fixed on the pitcher. With a swift swing, he connected with the ball, sending it soaring over the outfield, and hitting a homerun. He ran the bases with glee! The excited fans were cheering for this amazing accomplishment. He raised his bat in triumph, the crowd roaring with their admiration.
  • Many people in the town were afraid of the bats. Their fear stemmed from a local horror story. The bats, after all, were a source of infection, so a program was set up to eliminate them from the area, and reduce this fear. Many people disagreed with the idea. The discussion went back and forth for days.
  • The researcher spent years studying the behavior of bats in the Amazon rainforest. She recorded their movements, their calls, and their interaction with the ecosystem. Her meticulous observations contributed significant new knowledge. The work was slow and tedious but the work was important to helping understand their movements within their natural habitat. The study was her life's work.

Bats Crossword Answers

3 Letters

MAD

4 Letters

ISUP LOCO ISUP DAFT NUTS ZANY

5 Letters

NUTTY LOOPY NUTSO LOONY BALMY BARMY BATTY BUGGY DOTTY KOOKY WACKY DAFFY SWATS

6 Letters

INSANE SCREWY FRUITY KOOKIE WHACKY

7 Letters

BANANAS BONKERS CRACKED HAYWIRE RACKETS TOUCHED

8 Letters

CRACKERS RACQUETS

12 Letters

ROUNDTHEBEND

13 Letters

AROUNDTHEBEND

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