batt

¹

or bat

[ bat ]

noun

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

batt.

²

abbreviation for

1. battalion.
2. battery.

batt

/ bæt /

noun

1. See batting
   textiles another word for batting
2. a slab-shaped piece of insulating material used in building houses

Word History and Origins

Origin of batt¹

First recorded in 1830–40; special use of bat ¹

Example Sentences

I am very sorry to hear that Batt is detained at Oxford in a bad state of health, with some symptoms of a growing dropsy.

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From the first Batt applied himself to win his patroness' favour to his clever and needy friend.

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His letters to Batt—the replies which came he never published—are remarkable reading, and do credit to both sides.

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Well, sir, o' course I've got those what I pinched off t' batt'ry that was here before!

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This 'appened in a battle to a batt'ry of the corps Which is first among the women an' amazin' first in war.

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Related Words

• bedspread
• blanket
• comforter