batlike adjective2 •Having characteristics similar to those of a bat, usually used with reference to the flying mammal.There was a trap somewhere, I felt sure; and though I didn't know the term "hush-money," its meaning flittered, bat-like, about my mind. — 1953 •Similar to that of a bat.His sketches show the details of batlike wings which were to spread out on the downward stroke and fold up with the upward stroke. — 1912 formsmore batlike · most batlike
