Pronunciation: /ˈbætər/
noun a mixture of flour, milk, eggs, etc., used for making cakes or pancakes
A1 I made pancake batter for breakfast.
A2 The batter for the cake was too thick.
B1 The baseball player swung at the pitcher's fast ball, but missed and got struck by the batter.
B2 The chef used a special batter to coat the fish before frying it.
C1 The batter in the baking competition was judged based on taste, texture, and presentation.
C2 The company was sued for selling a faulty product that caused the battery to explode.
verb to hit someone or something hard and repeatedly, especially in a way that causes serious injury
A1 I batter the eggs before adding them to the pancake mix.
A2 She likes to batter the chicken before frying it.
B1 The chef showed me how to properly batter the fish for fish and chips.
B2 He carefully battered the shrimp before deep frying them.
C1 The baker expertly battered the dough to make the perfect bread.
C2 The professional chef demonstrated how to batter the vegetables for tempura.
formal The chef prepared the batter for the cake by mixing flour, sugar, and eggs.
informal I always make sure to whisk the batter really well to avoid lumps in my pancakes.
slang I can't believe she batters her phone every time she gets frustrated.
figurative The team's relentless offense continued to batter the opposing defense throughout the game.
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