beater

noun

beat·​er ˈbē-tər 

1

: one that beats: such as

a

: eggbeater

b

: a rotary blade attached to an electric mixer

c

: drumstick sense 1

2

: one who strikes bushes or other cover to rouse game

3

: a dilapidated old automobile : clunker

Synonyms

• clunker
• crate
• jalopy
• junker

Examples of beater in a Sentence

driving a rusty old beater

he drives a beater that just barely runs

Recent Examples on the Web

Cook, beating constantly with the electric mixer on high speed, for 10 to 13 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees F when inserted in the mixture, stopping beater and quickly scraping bottom and sides of pan every 5 minutes to prevent sticking. —Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024

Jamal Murray’s greatest shot: Before buzzer beater to stun Lakers, Murray needed encouragement from Nuggets Ninety seconds into the second half, Davis converted a 3-point play that put the visitors up 17. —Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing beater

• world-beater