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bat2
noun
    1. Any of numerous species of small nocturnal mammals which have a fur-covered body and membranous wings, and in most cases hunt for food in darkness by relying mainly on echolocation.
Idiom: have bats in the belfry
    colloq
    To be crazy or slightly mad. See also bats, batty.
Idiom: like a bat out of hell
    colloq
    Very fast.
Etymology: 16c; 14c as bakke.




belfry
noun belfries
    1. The upper part of a tower or steeple, where the bells are hung.
    2. A tower for bells, usually attached to a church.
Idiom: have bats in the belfry
    See under bat2.
Etymology: 15c: from French berfroi, originally a movable wooden tower for use in warfare, later a watchtower.



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