ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hitting

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈhɪtɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Hitting is a noun meaning A series of hits or blows directed at a person or object.

Meaning

A series of hits or blows directed at a person or object.

More Meanings

  1. present participle and gerund of hit

Example Sentences

The batter's hitting improved with practice.
The right hand of Curtis was open too much; but he nevertheless had the best of the hitting in this round, till Inglis bored him down, out of the ropes.

Word Forms

Synonyms for hitting

Depending on context, synonyms include striking, hit.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include striking, batter, knocking, beat, beating, slam.

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