batt

¹

or bat

[ bat ]

noun

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

batt.

²

abbreviation for

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

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.

From BBC

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

From Seattle Times

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.

From BBC

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

From BBC

The FA said there were plans to celebrate Chiltern Valley Ladies, the British Independents "and the role of their founders, Harry and June Batt" in the coming months, but no further details have been disclosed.

From BBC

Related Words

• bedspread
• blanket
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