bat-pad en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
- (countable) One of a pair of soft padded coverings that protect the legs of the person batting; a pad or batting pad.
- (informal, uncountable) A fielding position very close to the batsman, square on the leg side, designed to catch the ball from a misplaced defensive shot.
- (countable, informal) A fielder in this position.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bat-pads | Number=Plur | lexicographic |