Bat
Bat noun - A hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument.
Usage example: a sharp bat with a rolled-up newspaper and that fly was a goner
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Synonyms for Bat
Switch and bat are semantically related in thing topic. In some cases you can use "Switch" instead the word "Bat" as a noun or a verb.
Switch
Switch noun - A long thin or flexible tool for striking.
Usage example: struck the horse's hide with a leather switch, and it took off at a gallop
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Synonyms for Switch
Bat and switch are semantically related in thing topic. Sometimes you can use "Bat" instead the word "Switch" as a noun or a verb.
Both words in one sentence
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Bisexuals are said to be "switch hitters" or to "bat for both teams" (the latter being used in some cricketing nations).
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Mood Whiplash: "We Are Rockstars" and "We Are The Dead" both switch from "normal old electronica/acoustic rock" to "HOLYCRAPTHISISAWESOME" at the bat of an eye.
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This was attempted in 1994 by Cleveland Indians pitcher Jason Grimsley to try to switch out teammate Albert Belle's corked bat before the umpire could find out he was cheating.
Source: Air-Vent Passageway
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