bat

To hit a ball with a bat, especially in cricket or baseball.

"He will bat first for the team."

To flutter one's eyelids, often to flirt or feign innocence.

"She would bat her eyelashes coyly."

A wooden club used for hitting a ball in sports like cricket or baseball.

"He swung the cricket bat with force."

A nocturnal flying mammal with leathery wings, often found in caves.

"A bat flew out of the cave at dusk."