(mi-cro--bat) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. A small bat of the suborder Microchiroptera, typically having large ears and using echolocation to navigate and hunt insects.

Example Sentence

The micro-bat flitted through the night sky, using echolocation to catch its prey.

More Example Sentences

Despite their small size, micro-bats play a crucial role in controlling insect populations.

Synonyms

bat; chiropteran; nocturnal mammal

Antonyms

megabat; bird; rodent

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