batting

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noun

bat·​ting ˈba-tiŋ How to pronounce batting (audio)
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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)

batting

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present participle of bat entry 2, bat entry 4

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Ahead of his return, Soto went through multiple workouts that included live batting practice, running the bases and fielding drills. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026 While his batting order remains unchanged, the team has made an unusual move, relocating Guerrero's locker to a new spot. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Cabrera threw a live batting-practice session Friday at the team’s complex in Arizona. — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Ohtani had last thrown off the mound six days prior, in a live batting practice session last Saturday. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for batting

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First Known Use

Noun

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

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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