ˈbad.iŋ, -atiŋ, -ēŋ; in sense 2 sometimes -t ə n by speakers who usually pronounce ng ŋ in -ing words noun
( -s )
Etymology: from gerund of bat (II)
1. : the act of one who bats: as
a. : the use of a bat in beating raw cotton or wool to separate and clean it
b. : the use of or ability with a bat (as in baseball or cricket) : hitting
2. : layers or sheets usually of raw cotton or wool used especially for lining quilts or for stuffing or packaging