bat

There are two different kinds of bats.

The first is one that a baseball player uses to hit a baseball.

• A baseball bat can be made of wood or aluminum.
• In the game of baseball, the person who tries to hit the ball is called a batter.
• The batter swings the bat at the ball.
• Most American kids own at least one baseball bat.

He’s a batter.

The second type of bat is one that flies around the sky at night looking for food.

• A bat is a type of rodent, like a mouse.
• Bats live in areas that provide natural protection. They live around caves, and they are found near river valleys.
• Bats are good to have around because they eat a lot of bugs such as mosquitoes.
• Many people are afraid of bats because they look kind of creepy.
• The most famous bat is Batman.

There are some expressions that make use of the word "bat."

• I’ll go to bat for you. (I’ll support you or protect you.)
• She’s got a few bats in the belfry. (She’s a little crazy.)
• He’s as blind as a bat. (He can’t see very well.)
• So far you’re batting a thousand. (You’re doing extremely well.)

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September 2, 2015