Batter

To strike repeatedly and with great force, typically causing damage or injury. It can also refer to the act of using a specific mixture of flour, eggs, and liquid in cooking, especially for making pancakes or frying food. Figuratively, it can describe relentless assault, either physical or emotional. The context dictates whether the focus is on the destructive impact of physical blows, the consistency of a culinary mix, or the enduring consequences of persistent pressure.

Batter meaning with examples

• The storm battered the coastline with relentless waves and fierce winds, eroding the cliffs and causing significant property damage. The pounding continued for hours, and the locals were left to survey the devastation. They worked to secure the damage done from the batter of the storm and made repairs.The city's infrastructure was struggling to deal with the batter from the storm.
• She poured the pancake batter onto the hot griddle, watching as it sizzled and spread into a perfect golden circle. After the first flip she started to cook more to prepare for the batter for the whole party. The secret to her fluffy pancakes lay in the well-balanced batter. This time, she used an egg for the batter, a small change from the normal recipe.
• The defendant claimed he was emotionally battered by his abuser, leaving him with lasting psychological scars. He stated that he was emotionally battered during the relationship and did not know how to feel anymore. He had to have some form of help due to the effects of the batter. The defendant was not a danger to society.
• The boxer continued to batter his opponent with a series of powerful punches, aiming for a knockout. The crowd was getting anxious for the batter between these two rivals. His trainers were worried about the potential effects of the batter. The opponent was sent to the floor after the batter.