batter

//ˈbætər//
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Noun

batterSingular
battersPlural
1

A semi-liquid mixture of flour, eggs, and milk or water, used for making pancakes, cakes, or coating food before frying.

Mix the batter until it is smooth before making pancakes.

Noun

batterSingular
battersPlural
1

A player whose turn it is to bat in baseball or cricket.

The batter hit a home run.

Verb

batterInfinitive
batterPresent tense
batteredPast tense
batteredPast participle
batteringPresent participle
battersThird-person singular
1

To strike repeatedly with heavy blows; to pound or beat forcefully.

The waves battered the rocks along the shore.

2

To damage or wear down through repeated impact or harsh treatment.

The strong waves battered the old pier.

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