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batting

The correct spelling is batting.

How to pronounce batting

/ˈbætɪŋ/
noun

IPA: /ˈbætɪŋ/

Say it like: Bat-tin-g

The correct spelling is batting. Cotton, wool, silk or synthetic material used to stuff the inside of a mattress, quilt etc. For example: "He batted the ball away with a satisfying thwack."

Usage Examples

He batted the ball away with a satisfying thwack.

The cat batted at the toy.

bat one's eyelashes

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Cotton, wool, silk or synthetic material used to stuff the inside of a mattress, quilt etc.
  2. 2.Special cotton for surgery.
  3. 3.The act of someone who bats.
  4. 4.The action of using a bat.

verb

  1. 1.To hit with a bat or (figuratively) as if with a bat.
  2. 2.To take a turn at hitting a ball with a bat in sports like cricket, baseball and softball, as opposed to fielding.
  3. 3.To strike or swipe as though with a bat.
  4. 4.To flutter
  5. 5.To wink.

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