batsman

[ bats-muhn ]

noun

, plural bats·men.

1. a batter, especially in cricket.

batsman

/ ˈbætsmən /

noun

1. cricket
   1. a person who bats or whose turn it is to bat
   2. a player who specializes in batting
2. a person on the ground who uses bats to guide the pilot of an aircraft when taxiing

Derived Forms

• ˈbatsmanˌship, noun

Other Words From

• batsman·ship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of batsman¹

First recorded in 1750–60; bat ¹ + 's ¹ + man

Example Sentences

Excitement and anticipation ran high in Indian cricket circles as the team was expected to face the mighty Australians, led by legendary batsman Donald Bradman.

From BBC

A row over the speed of balls being hit by cricket batsmen could delay a major housing scheme.

From BBC

Scotland's Mark Watt is controversially denied a wicket after Australia's batsman Josh Ingles claimed he wasn't ready for the ball.

From BBC

While the teams are at the bottom of the table in Division Nine of the Derbyshire Cricket League, it felt to the batsman like he had won The Ashes.

From BBC

Long Island’s pitch — the strip of grass where the ball is bowled to a batsman — was grown in both Florida and Australia and flown to New York.

From New York Times