Meaning
A piece of brick, rock, etc., especially when used as a weapon (for example, thrown or placed in a sock or other receptacle and used as a club).
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
The noun is derived from brick + bat (“a bit, piece; specifically, part of a brick with one whole end”). The verb is derived from the noun.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
bouquet
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram: