batsman

American  

[bats-muhn] / ˈbæts mən /

noun

PLURAL

batsmen

1. a batter, especially in cricket.

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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

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Other Word Forms

• batsmanship noun

Etymology

Origin of batsman

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

Example Sentences

"But it doesn't help our chances of success if Ben Stokes keeps encouraging our batsmen to attack, attack with one finger hovering over the self-destruct button," Boycott wrote in his Daily Telegraph column.

From Barron's

One of the greatest batsmen of his generation, Williamson has a career average of 54.88 from 105 Tests, with 33 centuries.

From Barron's

He made it look easy, making a mockery of the struggles other batsmen had on the bouncy track, bringing up his half-century in 36 balls, passing 4,000 Test runs in the process.

From Barron's

Innings were crafted with patience in a slow-developing chess match between batsmen and bowling attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal

Panesar admitted he was "surprised" by Smith's decision to bring up his appearance on Celebrity Mastermind, saying he expected a more measured response from the Australian batsman.

From BBC