nounπShareCotton, wool, silk or synthetic material used to stuff the inside of a mattress, quilt etc."The quilt was so warm and fluffy because it was filled with thick cotton batting. "materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSpecial cotton for surgery."The nurse used sterile batting to clean the wound before applying a bandage. "medicinematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hit with a bat or (figuratively) as if with a bat."He batted the ball away with a satisfying thwack."sportactionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take a turn at hitting a ball with a bat in sports like cricket, baseball and softball, as opposed to fielding.""My brother is batting in the baseball game right now." "sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike or swipe as though with a bat."The cat batted at the toy."actionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flutter"The trapped moth was batting its wings against the window, trying to escape. "actionnatureanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wink."Maria was batting her eyelashes at the cute boy across the room. "bodyactioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bate or flutter, as a hawk."The injured bird was batting its wings weakly, trying to fly. "animalbirdactionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(usually with 'around' or 'about') To flit quickly from place to place."The children were batting around the backyard, chasing butterflies. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of someone who bats."the battings of her eyelashes"sportactiongameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe action of using a bat."The child's batting was improving with each practice. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
