Batsmanlike

/ˈbæts.mən.laɪk/

बल्लेबाज़-सुलभ; बल्लेबाज़ जैसा (ठोस/अनुशासित)

Hard #क्रिकेट #खेल #बल्लेबाज़ी #विशेषण #खेल-भाषा

Origin & History

Formed from batsman (cricket player who bats) + -like (meaning ‘resembling’), used chiefly in cricket-writing to praise a solid, correct style.

यह शब्द batsman (क्रिकेट में बल्लेबाज़) + -like (अर्थ ‘जैसा/सदृश’) से बना है; क्रिकेट लेखन में प्रायः ठोस, सही तकनीक वाली शैली की प्रशंसा के लिए उपयोग होता है।

Definition

Showing the technique, patience, and composure typical of a competent cricket batsman, especially in playing with good judgment and discipline.

एक कुशल क्रिकेट बल्लेबाज़ जैसी तकनीक, धैर्य और संयम दिखाने वाला, विशेषकर समझदारी और अनुशासन के साथ खेली गई बल्लेबाज़ी को दर्शाने वाला।

Parts of Speech

Adjective:
Her batsmanlike defense helped the team survive the new-ball spell.
उसकी बल्लेबाज़-सुलभ (बल्लेबाज़ जैसी) रक्षात्मक बल्लेबाज़ी ने नई गेंद के कठिन स्पेल में टीम को टिकाए रखा।

Usage Examples

He played a batsmanlike innings, leaving well outside off stump.
The opener’s batsmanlike approach prioritized survival before scoring.
Even under pressure, her batting stayed calm and batsmanlike.
It was a batsmanlike knock built on solid defense and good shot selection.

Synonyms

Workmanlike Solid Disciplined Composed Technically sound Steadfast Sportsmanlike

Related Forms

Noun
Batsman / Batting / Batsmanship
Verb
Bat / Batting
Adjective
Batsmanlike / Batting-related
Adverb
Batsmanlike (rarely used adverbially)

Idioms & Phrases

Batsmanlike innings
बल्लेबाज़-सुलभ पारी
Batsmanlike knock
बल्लेबाज़-सुलभ (ठोस) पारी
Batsmanlike defense
बल्लेबाज़-सुलभ रक्षात्मक खेल