batting

noun

bat·​ting ˈba-tiŋ How to pronounce batting (audio)
1
a
: the action of one who bats
b
: the use of or ability with a bat
2
: layers or sheets of raw cotton or wool or of synthetic fibrous material used for lining quilts or for stuffing or packaging
also : a blanket of thermal insulation (such as fiberglass)

Examples of batting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Teng’s live batting practice session followed a similar one for Whisenhunt on Thursday, with a second scheduled for Monday. Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2024 Generally, starting pitchers go through at least two rounds of live batting practice before getting into games. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2024 Junior second baseman Peyton Stovall, who is recovering from a broken bone in his right foot, is taking batting practice off Arkansas pitchers with a screen in front of him. Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 5 Mar. 2024 Ohtani will take live batting practice on a back field Thursday morning and is next scheduled to play Friday night at home against the Cleveland Guardians. Doug Padilla, Orange County Register, 28 Feb. 2024 Anderson also stood in for live batting practice sessions on the back fields. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2024 In bullpen sessions and live batting practice outings, that approach has led to detailed discussions with Prior and McGuiness about Glasnow’s release point, footwork and transfer of weight through his delivery. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2024 Lee experienced some soreness after taking batting practice early in camp, so the Giants are being extra cautious but aren’t overly concerned. Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2024 As entertaining to Dodgers fans as the rout over the division rival Padres, others over at Glendale enjoyed watching batting practice. Chuck Murr, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of batting was in 1611

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“Batting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/batting. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

batting

noun
bat·​ting ˈbat-iŋ How to pronounce batting (audio)
: layers or sheets of cotton or wool or of synthetic material used mostly for stuffing quilts or packaging goods

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