batlike

bat

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bat]
- /bæt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bat]
- /bæt/

Definitions of batlike word

noun batlike any of numerous flying mammals of the order Chiroptera, of worldwide distribution in tropical and temperate regions, having modified forelimbs that serve as wings and are covered with a membranous skin extending to the hind limbs. 1
idioms batlike blind as a bat, nearly or completely blind; having very poor vision: Anyone can tell that he's blind as a bat, but he won't wear glasses. 1
idioms batlike have bats in one's belfry, Informal. to have crazy ideas; be very peculiar, erratic, or foolish: If you think you can row across the ocean in that boat, you have bats in your belfry. 1
adjective batlike Having characteristics similar to those of a bat, usually used with reference to the flying mammal. 0
adjective batlike Similar to that of a bat. 0

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Origin of batlike

First appearance:

before 1570

One of the 33% oldest English words

1570-75; apparently < Scandinavian; compare dialectal Swedish natt-batta, variant of Old Swedish natt-bakka night-bat; replacing Middle English bakke (< Scand), Middle English balke for *blake < Scandinavian; compare dialectal Swedish natt-blacka

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Parts of speech for Batlike

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batlike popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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