"batter's box" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: batters' boxes [plural], batter's boxes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|batters' boxes|+}} batter's box (plural batters' boxes or batter's boxes)
  1. (baseball) One of two areas beside home plate in which a batter is required to stand during an at bat. Categories (topical): Baseball Synonyms: batters box, batters' box, batter box Related terms: at bat, baseball bat, bat, batter
    Sense id: en-batter's_box-en-noun-f~k0ksHi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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