Beater
/ˈbiːtər/
nounBeginnerCommonGeneral
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2 meanings1
Something used to beat or strike.
/ˈbiːtər/
nounneutralBeginner
General
A person or thing that beats.
The egg beater was old but still worked well.
💡 Simply: Something that hits or mixes things.
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He was a relentless beater of rugs.
How It's Used
Cooking
"She used an electric beater to mix the cake batter."
Sports
"He's a formidable beater in the boxing ring."
2
A person who frequently beats others.
/ˈbiːtər/
nounnegativeIntermediate
General
One who beats or thrashes someone or something.
He was known as a schoolyard beater.
💡 Simply: Someone who hits others a lot.
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The beater was punished for his actions.
How It's Used
Informal
"He was a real beater in school."
Tip:Remember someone who beats things up.
From Middle English *betere, from Old English *bētan "to improve, mend, make better", from Proto-Germanic *bētan.
Historically, 'beater' has been used to describe various tools used for beating, such as a rug beater.
Memory tip
Think of a kitchen appliance that 'beats' ingredients.
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