Batter: meaning, definitions and examples

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batter

[ ˈbætər ]

^{Context #1}

sports

A player who is taking their turn to hit the ball in baseball or cricket.

Synonyms

hitter, striker

Examples of usage

The batter stepped up to the plate.
The pitcher struck out the batter.

^{Context #2}

cooking

A mixture of flour, eggs, and milk used to make pancakes or Yorkshire pudding.

Synonyms

mixture, paste

Examples of usage

She whisked the batter until it was smooth.
The pancakes were made from a simple batter recipe.

^{Context #3}

sports

To hit someone or something hard and repeatedly, especially in a way that causes serious damage.

Synonyms

beat, pummel

Examples of usage

The storm battered the coast.
The boxer battered his opponent in the ring.

Translations

Translations of the word "batter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 massa

batedor
jogador

🇮🇳 बैटर

बल्लेबाज
बल्लेबाज़

🇩🇪 Teig

Schläger
Spieler

🇮🇩 adonan

pemukul
pemain

🇺🇦 тісто

биткар
гравець

🇵🇱 ciasto

pałkarz
gracz

🇯🇵 バッター

打者
プレイヤー

🇫🇷 pâte

batteur
joueur

🇪🇸 masa

bateador
jugador

🇹🇷 hamur

vurucu
oyuncu

🇰🇷 반죽

타자
선수

🇸🇦 عجين

ضارب الكرة
لاعب

🇨🇿 těsto

pálkař
hráč

🇸🇰 cesto

pálkar
hráč

🇨🇳 面糊

击球手
玩家

🇸🇮 testo

igralec
orodjar

🇮🇸 deig

kylfingur
leikmaður

🇰🇿 қамыр

соққышы
ойыншы

🇬🇪 ცომი

დამრტყმელი
მოთამაშე

🇦🇿 xəmir

döyən
oyunçu

🇲🇽 masa

bateador
jugador

Word origin

The word 'batter' originated from the Middle English word 'bateren', which means 'to beat'. It has been used in various contexts over the centuries, evolving to refer to both a player in sports and a cooking mixture. The verb form of 'batter' has been associated with the idea of striking or hitting forcefully. The word has maintained its relevance in modern language, symbolizing both physical impact and culinary preparation.