batwing

(ˈbætˌwɪŋ)

adj

(Clothing & Fashion) shaped like the wings of a bat, as a black tie, collar, etc

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bat•wing

(ˈbætˌwɪŋ)

adj.

formed, shaped, etc., in the manner of a bat's wing or wings: a batwing sleeve.

[1955–60]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	batwing - one of a pair of swinging doors (as at the entrance to a western saloon) swing door, swinging door - a door that swings on a double hinge; opens in either direction
Adj.	1.	batwing - formed or shaped like a bat's wing; "a dress with batwing sleeves" winged - having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind; "the winged feet of Mercury";

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