batter
1
[ bat-er ]
/ ˈbæt ər /
verb (used with object)
to beat persistently or hard; pound repeatedly.
to damage by beating or hard usage: Rough roads had battered the car. High winds were battering the coast.
verb (used without object)
to deal heavy, repeated blows; pound steadily: continuing to batter at the front door.
noun
Printing.
- a damaged area on the face of type or plate.
- the resulting defect in print.
Origin of batter
1Words nearby batter
Definition for battered (2 of 3)
batter
2
[ bat-er ]
/ ˈbæt ər /
noun
a mixture of flour, milk or water, eggs, etc., beaten together for use in cookery.
verb (used with object)
to coat with batter.
Definition for battered (3 of 3)
batter
4
[ bat-er ]
/ ˈbæt ər /
verb (used without object)
(of the face of a wall or the like) to slope backward and upward.
noun
a backward and upward slope of the face of a wall or the like.
Origin of batter
4
First recorded in 1540–50; of obscure origin
Example sentences from the Web for battered
British Dictionary definitions for battered (1 of 7)
battered
1
/ (ˈbætəd) /
adjective
subjected to persistent physical violence, esp by a close relative living in the same house
a battered baby
British Dictionary definitions for battered (2 of 7)
battered
2
/ (ˈbætəd) /
adjective
coated in batter
a battered cod
British Dictionary definitions for battered (3 of 7)
batter
1
/ (ˈbætə) /
verb
to hit (someone or something) repeatedly using heavy blows, as with a club or other heavy instrument; beat heavily
(tr; often passive)
to damage or injure, as by blows, heavy wear, etc
(tr) social welfare
to subject (a person, esp a close relative living in the same house) to repeated physical violence
(tr)
to subject (a person, opinion, or theory) to harsh criticism; attack
Word Origin for batter
C14
bateren, probably from
batten to
bat
1
British Dictionary definitions for battered (4 of 7)
batter
2
/ (ˈbætə) /
noun
a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk, used to make cakes, pancakes, etc, and to coat certain foods before frying
Word Origin for batter
C15
bater, probably from
bateren to
batter
1
British Dictionary definitions for battered (5 of 7)
batter
3
/ (ˈbætə) /
noun
sport
a player who bats
British Dictionary definitions for battered (6 of 7)
batter
4
/ (ˈbætə) /
noun
the slope of the face of a wall that recedes gradually backwards and upwards
verb
(intr)
to have such a slope
Word Origin for batter
C16 (vb: to incline): of uncertain origin
British Dictionary definitions for battered (7 of 7)
batter
5
/ (ˈbætə) /
noun
a spree or debauch
Word Origin for batter
C19: of unknown origin