Batlike
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Batlike is an adjective meaning Having characteristics similar to those of a bat, usually used with reference to the flying mammal.
Meaning
Having characteristics similar to those of a bat, usually used with reference to the flying mammal.
More Meanings
- Similar to that of a bat.
Example Sentences
The Oilbird is one of the few bird species to use batlike echolocation to help navigate the night and cave darkness.
His sketches show the details of batlike wings which were to spread out on the downward stroke and fold up with the upward stroke.
There was a trap somewhere, I felt sure; and though I didn't know the term "hush-money," its meaning flittered, bat-like, about my mind.
The most famous of these Los Caprichos is “The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters” (plate 43), which has a sky full of batlike creatures.
Synonyms for batlike
Depending on context, synonyms include battish.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include batty, batonlike, birdish, bearlike, blackbirdlike, birdy.
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