bats·man

[bats-muhn]
noun, plural bats·men.
a batter, especially in cricket.

Origin:
1750–60; bat1 + 's1 + man1

bats·man·ship, noun
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batsman (ˈbætsmən) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -men
1.  cricket
 a.  a person who bats or whose turn it is to bat
 b.  a player who specializes in batting
2.  a person on the ground who uses bats to guide the pilot of an aircraft when taxiing
 
'batsmanship
 
n

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Batsman is always a great word to know.
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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
Example sentences
The batsman la too busy watching the pitcher to think about batting.
He is a fine batsman, base runner and fielder, and his career on the diamond should be brilliant.
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