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batter

 

[ ˈbætər ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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 | Noun

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 | Verb

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

🇮🇳 बैटर

🇩🇪 Teig

🇮🇩 adonan

🇺🇦 тісто

🇵🇱 ciasto

🇯🇵 バッター

🇫🇷 pâte

🇪🇸 masa

🇹🇷 hamur

🇰🇷 반죽

🇸🇦 عجين

🇨🇿 těsto

🇸🇰 cesto

🇨🇳 面糊

🇸🇮 testo

🇮🇸 deig

🇰🇿 қамыр

🇬🇪 ცომი

🇦🇿 xəmir

🇲🇽 masa

Etymology

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.

See also: bat, baton.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,765, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.