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bat-pad

noun

Definitions

  1. One of a pair of soft padded coverings that protect the legs of the person batting

    One of a pair of soft padded coverings that protect the legs of the person batting; a pad or batting pad.

  2. A fielding position very close to the batsman, square on the leg side, designed to catch…

    A fielding position very close to the batsman, square on the leg side, designed to catch the ball from a misplaced defensive shot.

  3. A fielder in this position.

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