batter
US /ˈbæt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈbæt̬.ɚ/

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pâte
a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk or water, used for making cakes, pancakes, or coating food before frying
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She dipped the fish in the batter before frying it.
Elle a trempé le poisson dans la pâte avant de le frire.
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The pancake batter needs to rest for a few minutes.
La pâte à crêpes doit reposer quelques minutes.
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endommager, ravager
damage (something) by repeatedly hitting it
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Years of heavy use had battered the old machine.
Des années d'utilisation intensive avaient endommagé la vieille machine.
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The storm battered the coastline, causing widespread damage.
La tempête a ravagé le littoral, causant des dégâts considérables.