(baseball) Used by an umpire to invite the next batter to the batter's box, especially at the beginning of a half-inning.

plural of battle-ax

a silicone, latex or lycra cap worn on the head by recreational and competitive swimmers.

(US) A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower stall but without a bathtub.

(US) A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and bathtub.

A bathroom with a toilet and (usually) a sink, but no shower or bathtub.

(Ireland) A diminutive of the male given name Bartholomew. / A surname transferred from the given name.

The washing of a person's body (especially that of a patient) in bed

Alternative spelling of bedbath

(military, army) The notional line on either side of which opposing forces are arrayed, and at which they meet in battle; a fortified line, short of the line where battle is expected, and behind which forces are arrayed; a forward line of infantry or other force, prepared for battle.