Batsman
/ˈbæt smən/
nounBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
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A player in cricket whose role is to hit the ball bowled by the opposing team.
/ˈbæt smən/
nounneutralBeginner
General
A cricket player who bats
The batsman elegantly drove the ball through the covers.
💡 Simply: The person who hits the ball in cricket.
More Examples
2
The batsman was out bowled.
How It's Used
Cricket
"The batsman hit a six."
From batsman (Old English), combining "bat" (a piece of wood used for hitting) and "man" (person). It reflects the role of the player in cricket.
The word has remained relatively consistent in its meaning and usage since its origin.
Memory tip
Think 'bat' and 'man' – the man with the bat.
Practice
Base: bat
batsmenbatsmn
Usage
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90%Written