noun the action of hitting or beating someone or something repeatedly
adjective relating to or involving repeated hitting or beating
In cooking, battering refers to the process of coating food with a mixture of ingredients before frying or baking.
In construction, battering can refer to the process of shaping or smoothing a surface using a battering ram or similar tool.
In sports such as boxing or mixed martial arts, battering refers to the act of repeatedly striking an opponent with force.
The act of battering is a common form of domestic violence, where one partner physically assaults the other.
In literature, 'battering' can be used to describe the physical or emotional abuse inflicted on a character by another character.
In psychology, 'battering' is often used to refer to domestic violence or intimate partner violence.
In legal contexts, 'battering' may be used in cases involving assault or domestic abuse.
Social workers may use 'battering' when discussing cases of domestic violence and abuse within families.