English Explanatory Dictionary

open the batting

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To be one of a pair of cricketers (batsmen) that start a side's innings, who are also known as the opening pair or openers.
  2. By extension, to commence proceedings (in general, not just in cricket).

Pronunciation

en-au-open the batting.ogg

Word forms

open the batting opens the batting opening the batting opened the batting
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