batting

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.

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[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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Thesaurus

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!" attempt, effort, try, endeavor, endeavour - earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try"
	2.	batting - stuffing made of rolls or sheets of cotton wool or synthetic fiber batten stuffing - padding put in mattresses and cushions and upholstered furniture

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