Definitions
01sporting action
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Sports
n. the act of hitting a ball with a bat, especially in games like cricket or baseball.
n. the action or technique of a player who bats in a game of cricket, baseball, or softball.
“The team's batting was excellent during the final match of the season.”
“The coach spent the afternoon analysing the opener's batting stance, looking for any technical flaws that might explain his recent run of low scores.”
02stuffing material
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Technical
n. soft material like cotton or wool used to fill quilts, blankets, or pillows.
n. fibrous material, such as cotton, wool, or synthetic fibres, prepared in sheets for use as padding or insulation in quilts and upholstery.
“She bought a roll of polyester batting to finish her handmade quilt.”
“The restorer carefully replaced the degraded cotton batting inside the antique armchair to ensure the seat regained its original firmness.”
Real-World Examples
“He will score a million runs if he keeps batting like this.” “He later explained that batting, being in the middle, was the only time he got any peace.” Etymology
From bat + -ing, batt + -ing (“material, collection”).
From bat + -ing (“action”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
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- Frequent
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- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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