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batting

/ˈbætɪŋ/
Meanings
  • verb

    The act of striking a ball with a bat in various sports, such as baseball, cricket, or softball.

    - "He is an excellent batting player in our baseball team."
    - "During the cricket match, the batsman scored a century."
    - "In softball, the batter hits the ball with a bat."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈbætɪŋ/



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  2. /ˈbætɪŋ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with batting
natting , statting , ratting
Homonyms
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  1. Batting (en) : The act of striking a ball with a bat.

  2. Batting (en) : A protective covering for the head, especially for a horse.

Homophones
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  1. Batting (en) : The act of striking a ball with a bat.

  2. Batting (en) : A protective covering for the head, especially for a horse.

Variants
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batting , battings , bat , bats , batted , batting average , batting averages , batting cage , batting cages , bat out , bats out , batted out , batting out , bat around , bats around , batted around , batting around , bat in , bats in , batted in , batting in , never batted an eye , not bat an eye , not bat an eye/eyelash , not bat an eyelash , without batting an eyelash
Forms
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Batsman, Batter

Etymology
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The word 'batting' comes from the Old English word 'batan' which means 'to strike' or 'to beat'.

Trivia
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  1. The first recorded use of a bat in baseball was in 1859.

  2. The longest home run in Major League Baseball history was hit by Babe Ruth in 1921, measuring 575 feet.

  3. In cricket, the record for the most runs scored in a single innings is held by Brian Lara, who scored 400 runs in 1994.

Related Concepts
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  1. Baseball: A bat-and-ball game played between two teams of nine players each.

  2. Cricket: A bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players each.

  3. Softball: A variant of baseball played with a larger ball and shorter bat.

Culture
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Batting is an essential skill in various sports such as baseball, cricket, and softball. It requires a good understanding of the game, hand-eye coordination, and quick reflexes. In baseball, the batting order determines the sequence in which players take turns at bat. In cricket, the batting team aims to score runs by hitting the ball and running between the wickets.

How to Memorize "batting"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize yourself standing at the plate, holding a bat, and focusing on the ball as it approaches.
    - Imagine the sensation of making contact with the ball and feeling the power of your swing.
    - Visualize the ball soaring through the air and landing safely in the outfield or between the wickets.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'batting' with the image of a baseball or cricket player holding a bat.
    - Connect the word 'batting' with the sound of a ball hitting a bat.
    - Associate the word 'batting' with the feeling of power and control.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Bats Hit Balls True' to remember that 'Batting' is the act of hitting a 'Ball' with a 'Bat'.
    - Create a mental image of a baseball or cricket player named 'Bobby' who is an excellent 'Batter'.

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