batting (verb)

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• bat — I. /bæt / (say bat) noun 1. Sport a. the club used in certain games, as cricket and baseball, to strike the ball. b. a racquet, especially one used in table tennis. 2. the right or turn to bat. 3. Cricket a player who bats: he is a good bat. 4. a …  

• bowl — I. /boʊl / (say bohl) noun 1. a rather deep, round dish or basin, used chiefly for holding liquids, food, etc. 2. the contents of a bowl. 3. a rounded, hollow part: the bowl of a pipe. 4. a large drinking cup; a goblet. 5. → skate bowl. 6.… …  

• mis-hit — Tennis, Golf, Cricket, etc. –verb (mis hit, mis hitting) –verb (t) /mɪs ˈhɪt/ (say mis hit) 1. to hit (the ball) faultily, as when batting. –verb (i) /mɪs ˈhɪt/ (say mis hit) 2. to make a faulty stroke. –noun /ˈmɪs hɪt/ ( …  

• out — ► ADVERB 1) moving away from a place, especially from one that is enclosed to one that is open. 2) away from one s usual base or residence. 3) outdoors. 4) so as to be revealed, heard, or known. 5) at or to an end: the romance fizzled out. 6) at… …   English terms dictionary

• dig in — verb Date: 1827 transitive verb 1. to cover or incorporate by burying < dig in compost > 2. to establish in a dug defensive position < the platoon was well dug in > intransiti …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• retire hurt — verb to stop batting because of having sustained an injury …   Wiktionary

• bat in — verb To bat so that a runner on base effects (a run). In 1927, when Ruth hit sixty home runs, Gehrig had a better batting average and batted in more runs …   Wiktionary

• bat a thousand — verb a) To reach first base on every at bat. Hes batting a thousand so far with the new boss. b) To achieve success at each attempt. No one can bat a thousand for the whole season. Syn: bat one thousand, two for two …   Wiktionary

• boil up phrasal — verb 1 (I) if a situation or emotion boils up, it reaches a dangerous level: She could sense that trouble was boiling up at work. 2 (transitive boil something up) to heat food or a liquid until it begins to boil: Boil the fruit up with sugar. 2… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• Glossary of cricket terms — Cricket is a team sport played between two teams of eleven. It is known for its rich terminology.[1][2][3] Some terms are often thought to be arcane and humorous by those not familiar with the game.[4] This is a general glossary of the… …   Wikipedia

• bat — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English batt Date: before 12th century 1. a stout solid stick ; club 2. a sharp blow ; stroke 3. a. a usually wooden implement used for hitting the ball in various games b. a paddle used …   New Collegiate Dictionary