bates
word · lemma: bat
Definition
"Bates" is the third person singular form of the verb "bat" (to hit with a bat in sports), or the plural noun for "bat" (the sports equipment or the flying mammal).
Usage & Nuances
"Bates" can mean several things: it is the third person singular present of the verb "to bat" (She bates well), or the plural of "bat" (multiple sports bats or animals). In American English, "bat" (the equipment) is common for baseball or cricket; context will clarify if you mean the animal or sports equipment.
Example Sentences
He bates the ball hard in cricket.
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There are three bates in my bag.
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Scientists study bates in the cave.
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Whenever she bates, the crowd cheers so loudly.
natural
The team forgot their bates and had to borrow some.
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At dusk, you can see hundreds of bates flying out of the trees.
natural