batt

¹

Or bat

[bat]

noun

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

batt.

²

abbreviation

1. battalion.

2. battery.

batt

/ bæt /

noun

1. 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

It is a tribute to manager Harry Batt, who was banned from English football after forming the team despite opposition from the Women's Football Association, and has since passed away.

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The English team's manager, Harry Batt, was blacklisted by the fledgling Women's Football Association, which was in the process of putting together the first official England team.

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The average cost for batt and roll insulation is about $2 to $4 per square foot.

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In 1969, bus driver Harry Batt formed unofficial England sides to play in international tournaments, mostly made of players from his Luton team Chiltern Valley Ladies.

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Mr Batt, who received a lifetime ban from coaching, died in 1985.

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Related Words

• bedspread 
• blanket 
• comforter