What does "batting" mean?

1. (sporting action) the act of hitting a ball with a bat, especially in games like cricket or baseball. 2. (stuffing material) soft material like cotton or wool used to fill quilts, blankets, or pillows.

batting

US //ˈbætɪŋ// UK //bˈætɪŋ// bat·ting

1 sporting action (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Sport

the act of hitting a ball with a bat, especially in games like cricket or baseball.

the action or technique of a player who bats in a game of cricket, baseball, or softball.

Example

The team's batting was excellent during the final match of the season.

Example

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.
- hitting
- striking
2 stuffing material (n.)
C1 Advanced Technical

soft material like cotton or wool used to fill quilts, blankets, or pillows.

fibrous material, such as cotton, wool, or synthetic fibres, prepared in sheets for use as padding or insulation in quilts and upholstery.

Example

She bought a roll of polyester batting to finish her handmade quilt.

Example

The restorer carefully replaced the degraded cotton batting inside the antique armchair to ensure the seat regained its original firmness.
- padding
- stuffing
- wadding

Etymology 1

From bat + -ing, batt + -ing (“material, collection”).

Etymology 2

From bat + -ing (“action”).

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