batwing

bat·wing

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Definitions of batwing word

adjective batwing shaped like the wings of a bat, as a black tie, collar, etc 3
adjective batwing shaped like a bat's wing 3
adjective batwing formed, shaped, etc., like the wing of a bat. 1
adjective batwing (of a garment or part of a garment) resembling or conceived of as resembling the wing of a bat, as a loose long sleeve (batwing sleeve) having a deep armhole and a tight wrist. 1
noun batwing (of a sleeve) having a deep armhole and a tight cuff. 1
noun batwing The wing of a bat, or its shape. 0

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60; bat2 + wing

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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