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batsman Synonyms

Another word for batsman

Choosing another word for batsman depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

In cricket (and formerly baseball), a player who is currently batting or whose primary role on a team is to score runs by hitting the ball with a bat.

Usage Example

"The opening batter defended the wicket for nearly four hours to secure a draw for his team."

Strongest
batter
Strong
hitter
striker

• noun (Context 2)

In aviation, a deckhand or ground-crew signaler who uses handheld paddles or illuminated wands to guide aircraft landing on an aircraft carrier or taxiing on a runway.

Usage Example

"The pilot kept his eyes fixed on the marshaller's glowing wands as the aircraft approached the pitching flight deck."

Strong
marshaller

Opposites of batsman

The opposite of batsman shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

bowler
fielder
See all opposites of batsman

• Nearby Words

baton
bats
batshit
batsman
battalion
batten
batter

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Batsman. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/batsman
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