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batsman

American  
[bats-muhn] / ˈbæts mən /

noun

plural

batsmen

  1. a batter, especially in cricket.

batsman British  
/ 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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of batsman

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

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Batsman Henry Nicholls has been called into the squad as a replacement.

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

Batsman Liam Livingstone and bowling all-rounders Chris Woakes and Sam Curran were left out.

From Washington Times • Oct. 21, 2023

Batsman Alex Hales said he has matured during his three-year absence from England's squad, adding that he is "really looking forward" to aiding his country in their Twenty20 World Cup campaign in Australia.

From Reuters • Sep. 17, 2022

Batsman Shaun Marsh has been added to the Australia squad for the first Test against India, which begins in Adelaide on Tuesday.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2014

A fair ball, legally delivered by the Pitcher, but not struck at by the Batsman.

From Spalding's Baseball Guide and Official League Book for 1889 by Chadwick, Henry

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