Definition of beater
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Examples of beater in a Sentence
driving a rusty old beater
he drives a beater that just barely runs
Recent Examples of beater from the Web
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To serve, whip the heavy cream into soft peaks with a beater or whisk.
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The Celtics are coached by Brad Stevens, Hayward's coach for two seasons at Butler, one of which ended with the Bulldogs nearly winning the 2010 national championship as Hayward's half-court buzzer-beater rimmed out.
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Add sugar; continue beating until ribbon is formed when beater is lifted.
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The Western flexatone was a metal plate struck with beaters that added a clang to eerie, unstable glissandos.
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The Badgers were stunned by the Florida Gators on a buzzer-beater in a thrilling tourney game.
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In helping lead the Ducks to the Final Four for the first time since 1939, Brooks averaged 16.1 points and showed a knack for knocking down big shots, such as his buzzer-beaters against UCLA and Cal.
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Lamar Jackson hurdles defender Northwestern buzzer beater vs. 13.
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Lamar Jackson hurdles defender Northwestern buzzer beater vs. 13.
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First Known Use of beater
14th century
BEATER Defined for English Language Learners
beater
playDefinition of beater for English Language Learners
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: a device or tool that is used for beating something
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: someone who repeatedly hits another person
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: an old car that is in poor condition
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