nounπShareA player of the batting side now on the field."Option 1 (Focus on presence on the field): "The batsmen walked onto the cricket field, ready to start their innings." Option 2 (Emphasis on being from the batting side): "Only two batsmen from our team are currently at the crease." "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe player now receiving strike; the striker."The batsmen adjusted his helmet and stepped up to the plate, ready to face the pitcher's first throw. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny player selected for his or her team principally to bat, as opposed to a bowler.""The cricket team needed more batsmen because their current players were better at bowling than hitting the ball." "sportpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of the above senses, restricted to male players."In that cricket league, only batsmen were allowed to play, as the rules specifically designated male players for that role. "sportpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(now rare) A hitter."The local baseball team needed more batsmen who could consistently hit home runs. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading