Meaning of the word beater in English

What does beater mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

beater

US /ˈbiː.t̬ɚ/

UK /ˈbiː.tər/

a person or thing that beats

Example:

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He's a strong beater in the boxing ring.

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The old car was a real beater, but it got him to work every day.

Synonym:

mixer whisk blender old car clunker

a device for beating or mixing, especially food

Example:

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She used an electric beater to whip the cream.

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The carpet beater was used to remove dust.

Synonym:

whisk mixer blender paddle