easywhat am-i

I am used to bat with, yet I never get hit. I am near a ball, yet it is never thrown. What I am?

Eyelashes

Why this works

This riddle plays with the dual meanings of "bat" and "ball." Here, "bat" refers not to the sports equipment but to the act of blinking, where your eyelashes act like a protective barrier, hence "batting" without getting hit. The "ball" refers to the eyeball, which is always near the eyelashes but isn’t something you throw; it’s simply part of the eye. This clever wordplay highlights the intimate relationship between the eyelashes and the eye while using familiar sports terminology in a surprising context!

Common Wrong Answers

“Baseball bat”

A baseball bat is used to hit a ball, which contradicts the clue of 'never get hit'.

“Tennis racket”

A tennis racket is also used to hit a ball, making it incompatible with the riddle's hints.

“Bat (the animal)”

While a bat is associated with flying and can be near a ball, it does not relate to the context of being used to bat with, nor does it fit the idea of 'never get hit'.

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