straight bat

noun, verb — 2 senses

straight bat

noun
1

Ball games, Cricket, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports The bat when held vertically, or when swung through a vertical arc.

straight bat

verb
1

Ball games, Cricket, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports To play (a delivery) with the bat held or swung in this manner.

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