Meaning
Performed with a striking together of the legs.
Etymology
Origin: French
From French battu, past participle of battre (“beat”); first attested in 1947.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026.