batting /ˈbætɪŋ/noun 4forms 1phrases 2 noun4 •The act of someone who bats. •The action of using a bat. •Cotton, wool, silk or synthetic material used to stuff the inside of a mattress, quilt etc. •Special cotton for surgery. formsbattings Phrases with batting open the battingTo be one of a pair of cricketers (batsmen) that start a side's innings, who are also known as the opening pair or openers. without batting an eyeShowing no emotional reaction.