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Batsman - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A batsman is a player in cricket who is responsible for scoring runs by hitting the ball with a bat. The term is also used in baseball to refer to a batter.

batsman

/ˈbætsmən/ /ˈbætsmən/

Definition:

A player in cricket who specializes in batting and scoring runs.

Synonyms:

batter, hitter, striker

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

bowler, fielder

Common Collocations:

opening batsman, star batsman, left-handed batsman, top-order batsman, middle-order batsman

Derivatives:

batsmanship, batsmen

Usage Tips:

Use "batsman" for cricket; "batter" is more common in baseball.

Common Phrases:

nightwatchman batsman, tail-end batsman, pinch-hitter

Etymology:

Derived from "bat" (stick for hitting) + "-sman," indicating a person performing the action.

Examples:

  • 1. The batsman scored a century in the match.
  • 2. She is the team’s best left-handed batsman.
  • 3. The young batsman defended the ball skillfully.
  • 4. A good batsman watches the ball closely.

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