beater

noun

beat·​er ˈbē-tər How to pronounce beater (audio)
1
: one that beats: such as
a
b
: a rotary blade attached to an electric mixer
2
: one who strikes bushes or other cover to rouse game
3
: a dilapidated old automobile : clunker

Examples of beater in a Sentence

driving a rusty old beater he drives a beater that just barely runs
Recent Examples on the Web Use the beater or whisk attachment and run it along the wall of the pumpkin to loosen the pulp. Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024 The best-selling mixer has 10 speeds and comes with three attachments: a flat beater, dough hook, and wire whisk. Amy Schulman, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024 The kit includes a dough hook, a flat beater, a wire whisk, and a pouring shield to prevent messes. Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2024 Boston ended the period with a 19-7 spurt that was capped by a a half-court buzzer beater by Payton Pritchard – his second such shot of the series – to give Boston a 67-46 halftime lead. Kyle Hightower, Twin Cities, 17 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for beater 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of beater was in the 14th century

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“Beater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beater. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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