Batting
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The act of striking the ball in cricket or baseball, or the performance record of a player in that role.
“His batting average improved markedly over the second half of the season.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
bat·ting
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Synonyms
batten
Antonyms
bowlingpitching
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