Plural of batting; layers of cotton, wool, or synthetic material used as padding in quilts, jackets, and other items.
From 'batting,' derived from 'bat' (to hit or strike in sports), but in textile context comes from 'bat' meaning a bundle of cotton or wool fibers. The '-ing' suffix creates the noun form.
Batting inside a winter coat is what makes the difference between shivering and staying cozy—those fluffy layers trap warm air in tiny pockets, which is why goose down battings are so prized!
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