the action of hitting with or using a bat, especially in cricket or baseball

50 minutes' batting before lunch

cotton wadding prepared in sheets for use in quilts

the quilt is basted together with the batting and backing

(of a sports team or player) take the role of hitting rather than throwing the ball

Australia reached 263 for 4 after choosing to bat

hit at (someone or something) with the flat of one's hand

he batted the flies away

flutter (one's eyelashes or eyelids), typically in a flirtatious manner

she batted her long dark eyelashes at him