batt

or bat

[bat]

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noun

a sheet of matted cotton, wool, or synthetic fibers.

Origin of batt

First recorded in 1830–40; special use of bat¹

batt.

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Related Words for batt

comforter, bedspread, blanket, patchwork, cover, down, pad, puff, coverlet, counterpane, duvet, eiderdown, pouf, batt

Examples from the Web for batt

Historical Examples of batt

Batt's influence and efforts had procured him this lucky chance.
Erasmus and the Age of Reformation
Johan Huizinga
But what grieves us most is the way he speaks to honest Batt.
Erasmus and the Age of Reformation
Johan Huizinga
But how offended he is, when Batt cannot at once comply with his imperious demands.
Erasmus and the Age of Reformation
Johan Huizinga
He requested his best friend Batt to tell lies in his behalf.
Erasmus and the Age of Reformation
Johan Huizinga
Here you will not be lying, Batt; I am wholly engaged on this work.
Erasmus and the Age of Reformation
Johan Huizinga

British Dictionary definitions for batt

batt

noun

textiles another word for batting (def. 1)
Australian and NZ a slab-shaped piece of insulating material used in building houses

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