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Definition of battering - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
violenceheavy beating or physical attack
- The victim suffered a severe battering.
2.
figurativeheavy defeat or criticism
- The team took a battering in yesterday's game..
3.
sportsUK large defeat in a competitionUK
- The team took a battering in the finals.
4.
abuseact of subjecting to repeated violence
- She endured years of battering from her partner.
5.
damageRare severe damage from an event or actionRare
- The coastline took a battering from the storm.
Adjective
1.
damagecausing damage through repeated forceful impact
- The battering storm damaged many homes.
2.
criticismsubjecting to repeated harsh criticism
- The politician faced a battering media.
Expressions with battering
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hit something repeatedly causing damage
The storm will give a battering to the coast.
endure criticism or verbal attacks
The politician took a battering from the media.
metal bar used by police to open doors
The police used a battering ram to enter the building.
receive heavy criticism, damage, or physical attack
The team got a battering in the final match.
hit someone many times causing pain or injury
The gang gave him a battering after school.
Origin of battering
Old Norse, batta (to beat)
Terms with battering included in their meaning
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battering
heavy object used for breaking through doors
Examples of battering in a sentence
The boxer received a battering in the final round. The politician faced a battering from the media. Their proposal received a battering during the meeting. Their battering was unexpected by fans. The battering left the team demoralized. The documentary highlighted the battering faced by victims.
Battering in any form should not be tolerated. The economy suffered a battering during the recession. His confidence took a battering after the criticism. The battering waves eroded the coastline. Battering winds toppled the old tree. The CEO received a battering report from the board. Her performance was met with battering reviews.
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- French:tabassage, ravageur, ...
- German:Misshandlung, heftig, ...
- Italian:pestaggio, devastante, ...
- Spanish:paliza, golpeador, ...
- Portuguese:espancamento, devastador, ...
- Chinese:殴打, 猛烈的, ...
- Japanese:暴行, 激しい, ...
- Arabic:ضَرْب, مُدَمِّر, ...
- Hebrew:הַכָּאָה, מְטַלְטֵל, ...
- Russian:избиение, разрушительный, ...
- Ukrainian:побиття, ударний, ...
- Hindi:पिटाई, विनाशकारी, ...
Definition of batter - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cookingmixture of flour, eggs, and milk for cooking
- She poured the batter into the hot pan.
2.
baseballTECH. US player who hits the ball in baseballTECH. US
- The batter swung and missed the pitch.
3.
sportsTECH. UK player who hits the ball in cricketTECH. UK
- The batter scored a century in the match.
4.
constructionTECH. UK incline on a wall's outer faceTECH. UK
- The ancient wall had a noticeable batter.
Verb
1.
physical forcehit or strike violently and repeatedly
- The boxer battered his opponent mercilessly.
2.
cookingcoat with batter in cooking
- She battered the fish before frying it.
3.
competitionUK defeat soundly or thrashUK
- Our team battered the opponents in the final match.
4.
metalworkingTECH. flatten metal by hammeringTECH.
- The blacksmith battered the metal into shape.
Images of batter
mixture of flour, eggs, and milk for cooking 
incline on a wall's outer face
Expressions with batter
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break something with repeated forceful hits
The firefighters had to batter down the door.
mixture of flour, eggs, milk for pancakes
She poured the pancake batter onto the hot griddle.
throw a pitch near the batter to scare them
The pitcher dusted off the batter with a fastball.
soft bread made from a liquid batter
She served warm batter bread with dinner..
used to signal the next batter to prepare
Batter up! It's your turn to hit.
cooked in hot oil with a batter coating
The batter-fried fish was crispy and delicious.
marked area where batter stands during at bat
He adjusted his stance in the batter's box.
Origin of batter
Old French, batre (to beat)
Examples of batter in a sentence
He whisked the batter until it was smooth. The batter hit a home run in the final inning. A new batter stepped up to the plate confidently. The batter was ready to face the fast bowler. As a batter, he had an impressive track record. The castle's batter helped it withstand attacks.
Engineers designed the batter to improve stability. Waves battered the coastline during the storm. The chef battered the ingredients for the dish. He battered the chicken pieces for the recipe. The chef expertly battered the vegetables for tempura. They battered the competition with their innovative strategy. The team battered their rivals in every single game. She learned to batter the metal with precision. Apprentices practiced how to batter copper sheets.
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- French:pâte, frapper, ...
- German:Teig, schlagen, ...
- Italian:pastella, colpire, ...
- Spanish:masa, golpear, ...
- Portuguese:massa, espancar, ...
- Chinese:面糊, 殴打, ...
- Japanese:生地, 打ちのめす, ...
- Arabic:خَلِيط, هَشَّم, ...
- Hebrew:בְּלִילָה, לְהַכּוֹת, ...
- Russian:тесто, бить, ...
- Ukrainian:тісто, бити, ...
- Hindi:घोल, पीटना, ...
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