Definition

A player who is currently batting in a game of cricket or baseball.

Example

The batsman hit the ball over the boundary for a six.

Conversation

Did you see how that batsman played yesterday?

Yeah, he was on fire!

I hope he can keep it up for the next match.

Definitely! A good batsman can really change the game.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Batsman → The word is formed from 'bat' (from Old English *bætta*, meaning a club or stick used in games) and 'man' (from Old English *mann*, meaning a person). A batsman is a person who uses a bat to play a game, particularly in cricket.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'bat' as the stick used in games and 'man' as a person. A batsman is simply a person who plays with a bat.

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