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bat·ting
(băt′ĭng)n.
1. The act of one who bats.
2. Cotton, wool, or synthetic fiber wadded into rolls or sheets, used for stuffing furniture and mattresses and for lining quilts.
[Sense 2, from the beating of raw cotton to clean it.]
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batting
(ˈbætɪŋ)n
1. (Textiles) Also called: batt cotton or woollen wadding used in quilts, mattresses, etc
2. (Cricket) the action of a person or team that hits with a bat, esp in cricket or baseball
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bat•ting
(ˈbæt ɪŋ)n.
1. the use of a bat in a ball game.
2. cotton, wool, or other fibers in batts, used for filling, padding, etc.
[1605–15]
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Noun | 1. | batting - (baseball) the batter's attempt to get on base baseball, baseball game - a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs; "he played baseball in high school"; "there was a baseball game on every empty lot"; "there was a desire for National League ball in the area"; "play ball!" |
2. | batting - stuffing made of rolls or sheets of cotton wool or synthetic fiber stuffing - padding put in mattresses and cushions and upholstered furniture |
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