half-bat

English

noun
Definitions
  • A hybrid of a bat and a creature that is not a bat.
  • (construction) A bat (brick with one whole end) that is exactly half the length of the original brick.
  • (military) A half of a battalion.

Etymology

Affix from English bat (packsaddle).

Origin

English

bat

Gloss

packsaddle

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