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bat

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of BAT

1
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner <batted the lamp off the table with one strike>
2
to strike repeatedly <batted the piñata until it finally broke open>
3
to move about from place to place aimlessly <on Sunday afternoons we'd pile into Father's car and bat around the countryside>
Synonyms bat, cruise, drift, float, gad (about), gallivant (also galavant), kick around, knock (about), maunder, meander, mooch, ramble, range, roam, rove, traipse
Related Words amble, saunter, stroll; dawdle, mope; gypsy, hobo, tramp, vagabond; mill (about or around); straggle, stray

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