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baseball bat
A bat made of wood or metal that is used in the sport of baseball to hit the ball.
Der Spieler schwang den Baseballschläger und traf den Ball perfekt.
The player swung the baseball bat and hit the ball perfectly.
The word is made up of the English word 'Baseball' (baseball) and the German word 'der Schläger' (the bat). 'Der Schläger' comes from the verb 'schlagen' (to hit) and refers to a tool for hitting.
Für das Spiel brauchen wir noch einen Ball und einen Baseballschläger.
We still need a ball and a baseball bat for the game.
In a sports context, a baseball bat is typically used with the verbs 'schwingen' (to swing) or 'halten' (to hold). The goal is to 'den Ball schlagen' (hit the ball) or 'treffen' (make contact with it).
Er lernte, wie man den Baseballschläger richtig hält und schwingt.
He learned how to hold and swing the baseball bat properly.
Pay attention to the context. In sports reports, the baseball bat is a neutral piece of sports equipment. In police reports or crime novels, however, it is often mentioned as a weapon and has a negative connotation.
Der Star des Teams wählte seinen Lieblings-Baseballschläger für das Finale aus.
The star of the team chose his favorite baseball bat for the final.