1
a
: the action of one who bats
b
: the use of or ability with a bat
2
: layers or sheets of raw cotton or wool or of synthetic fibrous material used for lining quilts or for stuffing or packaging
also
: a blanket of thermal insulation (such as fiberglass)
Examples of batting in a Sentence
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Choose a fabric with bright circles in the pattern or the color, and layer it with fusible batting.
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Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2023
The issues seem especially noticeable for competitive gamers who utilize adapters — controller attachments like batting handles that make gameplay feel more natural.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 1 Nov. 2023
The Toronto Blue Jays become the first team in American League history to have teammates finish 1-2-3 in the batting race.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2023
National League batting leader Luis Arraez was robbed of a hit by Amed Rosario at second base, when the 6-foot-2 infielder leaped to snare a line drive labeled for right field.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2023
Unlike most hitters, Ohtani rarely takes batting practice on the field, which involves a lot of standing around and watching others hit.
—Bruce Schoenfeld, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2023
The Dodgers’ Mookie Betts has the most RBIs — 105 and counting — of any leadoff man in MLB history while hitting 39 home runs and batting .309 with a .410 on-base percentage and .590 slugging percentage.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2023
Back with Norfolk, Baltimore’s No. 2 prospect continued to thrive, batting .333/.367/.625 with two home runs last week.
—Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 11 Sep. 2023
Henderson will enter the series batting .251/.326/.476 with an .802 OPS and 23 homers.
—BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2023
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Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2023
The issues seem especially noticeable for competitive gamers who utilize adapters — controller attachments like batting handles that make gameplay feel more natural.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 1 Nov. 2023
The Toronto Blue Jays become the first team in American League history to have teammates finish 1-2-3 in the batting race.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2023
National League batting leader Luis Arraez was robbed of a hit by Amed Rosario at second base, when the 6-foot-2 infielder leaped to snare a line drive labeled for right field.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2023
Unlike most hitters, Ohtani rarely takes batting practice on the field, which involves a lot of standing around and watching others hit.
—Bruce Schoenfeld, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2023
The Dodgers’ Mookie Betts has the most RBIs — 105 and counting — of any leadoff man in MLB history while hitting 39 home runs and batting .309 with a .410 on-base percentage and .590 slugging percentage.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2023
Back with Norfolk, Baltimore’s No. 2 prospect continued to thrive, batting .333/.367/.625 with two home runs last week.
—Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 11 Sep. 2023
Henderson will enter the series batting .251/.326/.476 with an .802 OPS and 23 homers.
—BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2023
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First Known Use
1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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“Batting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/batting. Accessed 30 Nov. 2023.
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ˈbat-iŋ 
: layers or sheets of cotton or wool or of synthetic material used mostly for stuffing quilts or packaging goods
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