batted

To hit with a bat or (figuratively) as if with a bat.

“He batted the ball away with a satisfying thwack.”

To take a turn at hitting a ball with a bat in sports like cricket, baseball and softball, as opposed to fielding.

To strike or swipe as though with a bat.

“The cat batted at the toy.”

To flutter

“bat one's eyelashes”

To wink.

To bate or flutter, as a hawk.

(usually with 'around' or 'about') To flit quickly from place to place.

“I've spent all week batting around the country.”