batsman
noun
a batter, especially in cricket.
batsmen
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pluralof batsman.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A coach told me when he first came into the side that he was a bowler who would give talks to his team-mates about how to get batsmen out even then.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
It put a premium on what Conrad calls "character above cover drives" -- batsmen willing to grind out scores.
From Barron's ● Feb. 4, 2026
The 2010 and 2022 champions, who boast an impressive roster of destructive batsmen and match-winning bowlers, are aiming to win the trophy for a record third time.
From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026
"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 ● Dec. 1, 2025
"Their pitcher wasn't such a wonder, but their fielding was certainly great and they have some very good batsmen."
From The Rover Boys in the Land of Luck Stirring Adventures in the Oil Fields by Edward Stratemeyer
