bat-eared

[ bat-eerd ]

/ ˈbætˌɪərd /

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adjective

(of a dog or other canid) having large, erect ears rounded at the top, resembling those of a bat.

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Origin of bat-eared

First recorded in 1900–05

Instead, he gives his very best effort and tries to win the World Series with a single swing of his bat.
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Right off the bat, papyrologist Brice C. Jones noted that something was awry.
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It can be really good if somebody is an amazing talent right off the bat or it can highlight your flaws.
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But she was very abusive to the girls, with punishments ranging from being called ugly to getting beaten with a baseball bat.
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As a result, many bat species are finding their homes and food sources gone.
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After a few seconds of listening Bat nodded vigorously, and closed the door.
Raw Gold|Bertrand W. Sinclair
When the first sunbeam gleamed through the window of Bat's tiny kitchen, I arose, pulled on my boots and went to feed my horse.
Raw Gold|Bertrand W. Sinclair
A little later Bat spread a bed for me on the kitchen floor, and I turned in.
Raw Gold|Bertrand W. Sinclair
He's very tall an' gran', an' w'ars fine close, an' han's is white as a cotton bat, but his eyes doan set right in his head.
The Cromptons|Mary J. Holmes
I did think uh tryin' t' get off with their hosses, but I figured it wouldn't pay with that sharp-eared cuss on the watch.
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