Phrase guide

cricket bat

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

a bat, traditionally made from willow, used to play cricket

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, cricket, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

the club used in playing cricket

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a cricket bat has a narrow handle and a broad flat end for hitting

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: bat

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: cricket equipment

History

Etymology

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