batsman

noun

Meaning

A player of the batting side now on the field.
The player now receiving strike; the striker.
Any player selected for his or her team principally to bat, as opposed to a bowler.
Any of the above senses, restricted to male players.
(now rare) A hitter.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

slugger(English)hitter(English)batter(English)drummer(English)bat(English)batswoman(English)opening batsman(English)bowler(English)googly(English)underarm(English)bowls(English)pace(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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