backlift From WikiWord, the free dictionary 🔊 listen English Contents DefinitionsRelated wordsReferences DefinitionsnounThe lifting of the bat in preparation for hitting the ball. Related wordsSynonymslifterbackswingbattingreverse sweepback foot shotbackspinnerbackweightcross batcallgardeningbrushback pitchwind-upbowlingstraight batbump ballback References Wiktionary — backlift Wikipedia — backlift