Definition

Having features or qualities that are like those of a bat, often referring to the flying mammal.

Example

The creature had batlike wings that allowed it to glide through the air.

Conversation

Have you seen that new movie with the batlike creatures?

Yeah, I watched it last weekend! They were so cool.

Right? I loved their batlike wings and how they flew.

I know! It made the action scenes really exciting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

In a way that resembles or is characteristic of a bat, often referring to the flying mammal.

Example

The creature moved batlike through the dark cave, using echolocation to navigate.

Conversation

Did you see how that bird flew batlike through the trees?

Yeah, it was really impressive!

I wonder if it’s some kind of new species or just a weird bird.

Root Explanation

Batlike → It is formed from "bat" (from Old English *bætta*, meaning a flying mammal) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "batlike" means resembling or similar to a bat.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'bat' as a flying mammal and remember that 'batlike' describes something that resembles a bat.

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