batting

• Nom désignant l'action ou l'habileté de frapper la balle avec une batte dans des sports comme le cricket, le baseball ou le softball.

A noun referring to the action or skill of using a bat in sports such as cricket, baseball, or softball.

indénombrable

1. Act of hitting in baseball/cricketB1formalsport

   The action of using a bat to hit the ball in baseball or cricket.

   action de frapper avec une batte (baseball, cricket)

   • He has a strong batting average this season.
   • The team's batting order was announced before the game.
   • She practiced her batting technique for hours.

   Synonymeshittingstriking

   Antonymesbowlingfieldingpitching

2. Cotton waddingB2formal

   A layer of cotton or synthetic fiber used as padding in quilts, mattresses, or clothing.

   ouatine

   • The quilt is filled with soft cotton batting.
   • She used batting to add warmth to the jacket.
   • The mattress contains a layer of polyester batting.

   Synonymesfillingfleecepaddingstuffingwadding

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de frapper ou de donner un coup à quelque chose, surtout avec une batte ou un objet similaire, ou pour décrire l'action d'un oiseau ou d'un animal qui agite ses ailes ou ses membres.

A verb used to indicate the act of striking or hitting something, especially with a bat or similar object, or to describe the action of a bird or animal using its wings or limbs.

1. Hit with a batA2formal

   To strike something, especially a ball, with a bat.

   Frapper avec une batte

   • He batted the ball over the fence.
   • She batted the baseball into the outfield.
   • The player batted the ball with great force.

   Synonymesclouthitslamslogslugsmackstrikeswatwhack

2. Blink or flutterB1informal

   To move one's eyelids quickly, often in surprise or flirtation.

   Battre des cils

   • She batted her eyelashes at him.
   • He didn't bat an eye when he heard the news.
   • She batted her eyes in disbelief.

   Synonymesblinkflutterwink