batting
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: battings
Sense 1
Cotton, wool, silk or synthetic material used to stuff the inside of a mattress, quilt etc.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Special cotton for surgery.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
The act of someone who bats.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
The action of using a bat.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “batting” mean?
Cotton, wool, silk or synthetic material used to stuff the inside of a mattress, quilt etc.
Is “batting” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.