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batting

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbætɪŋ// UK //bˈætɪŋ// bat·ting

n. the act of hitting a ball with a bat in sports like baseball or cricket. It can also mean the soft material used to fill blankets or quilts.

n. the action or skill of hitting a ball with a bat, particularly in sports such as cricket or baseball. Also refers to sheets of raw cotton or wool used for stuffing quilts or insulation.


SIMPLE

His batting has improved a lot this season.

CONTEXTUAL

The team's batting order was changed at the last minute to put the strongest hitters first.

COMPLEX

While the team's bowling was exceptional, their inconsistent batting ultimately led to a narrow defeat in the final overs of the championship match.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

From bat + -ing (“action”).

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the sport or the stuffing material; rarely used in the plural except in technical textile contexts.

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