Batted: meaning, definitions and examples

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batted

 

[ ˈbætɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sports action

Batted is the past tense of bat, which refers to the act of striking a ball with a bat, especially in the context of baseball or cricket. In these sports, players bat in order to score runs by hitting the ball and running between bases or wickets. Batted can also refer to other contexts such as a person exchanging blows in a fight. The connotation typically is related to an action that is performed with intention and skill.

Synonyms

hit, struck, swung

Examples of usage

  • He batted well during the game.
  • She batted the ball into the outfield.
  • The player batted against the fastest pitcher.
Context #2 | Verb

fighting

In a more informal context, batted can refer to hitting someone or something in a confrontational manner, as in a physical fight or scuffle. This usage often implies a quick or feeble strike rather than a committed hit.

Synonyms

hit, slapped, struck

Examples of usage

  • He batted at his opponent during the altercation.
  • She batted him away when he reached for her.
  • They batted at each other playfully.

Translations

Translations of the word "batted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bateu

🇮🇳 बात की

🇩🇪 geschlagen

🇮🇩 memukul

🇺🇦 бив

🇵🇱 uderzył

🇯🇵 打った

🇫🇷 battu

🇪🇸 golpeado

🇹🇷 vuruldu

🇰🇷 때렸다

🇸🇦 ضرب

🇨🇿 bouchl

🇸🇰 udrel

🇨🇳 击打

🇸🇮 udaril

🇮🇸 slegið

🇰🇿 соқты

🇬🇪 დარტყმა

🇦🇿 vurdu

🇲🇽 bateado

Etymology

The word 'bat' has its origins in Old Norse 'bǫttr,' which was used for a stick or club. The verb form began to be popularized in the context of swinging a bat in the game of baseball in the 19th century. As the game evolved, so did the terminology surrounding it, and the word 'batted' became commonplace in baseball vernacular. The usage of 'batted' in various contexts, including combat and informal exchanges, further reflects the flexible nature of the term, adapting to different forms of striking or hitting. Chronologically, both baseball and cricket influenced the adoption and standardization of this term, solidifying its place in sports language over the decades. Today, 'batted' is widely recognized and used across various cultures where these sports are played.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,375, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.