Riddle

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

Choose an answer

A.Eyebrows
B.Fingertips
C.Wrists
D.Eyelashes
Hint: It's a word with 9 letters, starting with "E".

Answer

Eyelashes

Why this is the answer

You can "bat" your eyelashes (flirtatiously blink), and they sit right next to the eyeball ("ball") without ever touching or hitting it.

This riddle is filed under "What Am I?" Riddles and rated Hard.