BATTING Meaning and
Definition
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Batting refers to the action or skill of a batter in a game of baseball or cricket, where a player attempts to hit the ball with a bat. It is a fundamental part of both sports and involves the process of making contact with the ball in order to score runs or advance base runners.
In baseball, batting occurs when a player from the offensive team takes their turn to face the pitcher, whose goal is to throw the ball in a manner that makes it difficult for the batter to hit. The batter's main objective is to strike the ball fair and square, ideally driving it into the field where it cannot easily be caught. Successful batting results in the batter reaching base or scoring runs, boosting the team's chances of winning the game.
Similarly, in cricket, batting also involves a batsman using their bat to hit the ball thrown by a bowler from the opposing team. The batsman aims to score runs by either hitting the ball to the boundary or running between the wickets. The main focus of batting in cricket is to protect the wicket and accumulate runs for the team’s total score.
Batting skills in both sports encompass techniques such as stance, footwork, timing, and shot selection. It requires a combination of hand-eye coordination, concentration, and strategy to successfully connect with the ball and execute effective shots, increasing the odds of scoring runs and achieving victory.
Common Misspellings for BATTING
Etymology of BATTING
The word "batting" comes from the verb "bat", which originated in the late 16th century and meant to strike or hit with a bat or stick. This verb has its roots in the Middle English word "batten", which meant to make a clattering sound or to thump. "Batten" itself likely came from an Old French word "batre", meaning to beat or strike. Over time, the gerund form of "bat", which is "batting", evolved to refer specifically to the action of hitting a ball with a bat in sports such as cricket or baseball.
Idioms with the word BATTING
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batting on a sticky wicket
The idiom "batting on a sticky wicket" refers to being in a difficult or disadvantageous situation, similar to the challenges faced by a cricket batsman when the playing surface (wicket) is wet, making batting more challenging. It implies dealing with a tricky or problematic circumstance, often with limited options or resources, requiring skill, strategy, and careful navigation to come out successfully.
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be batting a thousand
The idiom "be batting a thousand" means to be achieving a perfect or flawless performance or record, usually in sports or activities. It originates from baseball, where a batting average of 1.000 means a player has successfully hit the ball every time they were at bat without being struck out. Thus, the idiom indicates a remarkable level of success, competence, or accuracy in any endeavor.
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without batting an eye
The idiom "without batting an eye" means to remain calm or unfazed in a situation that would typically elicit surprise, shock, or reaction from others. It refers to someone's ability to maintain composure and show no visible signs of emotion or surprise.
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be (batting) on a sticky wicket
The idiom "be (batting) on a sticky wicket" refers to being in a difficult or precarious situation, often due to unforeseen circumstances or challenges. It originates from the sport of cricket, where a sticky wicket refers to a pitch that has become moist, making it extremely difficult for the batsman to play shots effectively. In a figurative sense, being on a sticky wicket implies being in a troublesome position that requires careful decision-making or skill to navigate successfully.
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be (batting) on a losing wicket
This idiom means to be in a difficult or disadvantageous position, especially in a situation where success or victory is unlikely. It is often used in sports, particularly in cricket, to describe a team or player who is not performing well and is likely to lose the game.
Similar spelling words for BATTING
- boding,
- Podunk,
- Ill-boding,
- boating,
- Petong,
- bettong,
- Betongue,
- pitanga,
- pitying,
- budding,
- putting-stone,
- Pudding-sleeve,
- Podding,
- bitewing,
- betting,
- Jack-pudding,
- betonica,
- bird-baiting,
- botanic,
- pudding-wife,
- Flea-biting,
- Double-biting,
- petting,
- putting,
- Bitting,
- badeyeing,
- pudding,
- beating,
- off-putting,
- Bedung,
- bettinger,
- world-beating,
- Gold-beating,
- Hodge-pudding,
- BDNCC,
- Bedewing,
- pitting,
- pudding-face,
- Black-boding,
- Pudding-pie,
- biting,
- Booting,
- bull-baiting,
- beading,
- Pock-pudding,
- Biding,
- beatnik,
- pro-bating,
- baiting,
- back-biting,
- Pudding-faced,
- bedding,
- Padnag,
- potting-house,
- badinage,
- badeying,
- Puttying,
- Butting,
- padding,
- Patting,
- Crib-biting,
- Pouting,
- Bedyeing,
- de-biting,
- Bodying,
- fore-boding,
- Putonghua,
- de-bating,
- botting,
- bidding,
- bathing,
- buttonhook,
- Bating,
- batwing,
- Pudding-time,
- breast-beating,
- Pudding-headed,
- nail-biting,
- Bear-baiting,
- bawdiness,
- bittinger,
- Potting.
Conjugate verb Batting
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