noun
batsman
BATS-muhn
noun
1
In cricket, the player currently batting, or a player chosen mainly for batting skill rather than bowling.
"The batsman hit a six off the final ball of the over."
How to Use Batsman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cricket player who specialises in hitting the ball.
When to use it
Many cricket organisations now use the gender-neutral term "batter" instead.
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Word Forms
batsmen plural
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Etymology
From bat + -s- + man.