Batling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Batling is a noun meaning A young, small, or baby bat.
Meaning
A young, small, or baby bat.
Example Sentences
When the batling was eight days old he fell, fluttering.
His flexible wings, wrapped round him, serve him as bed-clothes, and his mate carries the batling clinging to her breast even when she flies out to forage.
“Now if you don't mind; I have some 'batlings' to feed, if you catch my drift.” He smiled, nodding a subtle goodbye before turning towards the open window.
Word Forms
- batlings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include birdling, beeling, birdie, songling, bantam, sparrowling.
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