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batsman

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate UK //bˈætsmən// bats·man Archaic

n. the player in cricket whose job is to hit the ball with a bat and score runs. You use this word to describe someone currently playing or a person who is skilled at hitting.

n. the player whose primary role is to strike the ball with a bat to score runs and defend the wicket. While historically gendered, the term is increasingly replaced by 'batter' in official regulations to ensure gender neutrality.


SIMPLE

The batsman hit the ball toward the boundary for four runs.

CONTEXTUAL

After the opening batsman was dismissed early, the team struggled to maintain a steady scoring rate against the fast bowlers.

COMPLEX

A skilled batsman must possess not only physical coordination but also the mental fortitude to anticipate the bowler's delivery under intense pressure from the fielding side.

Synonyms
Origin

From bat + -s- + -man.

Usage

Commonly used in the context of cricket; 'batter' is the modern, gender-neutral alternative.

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