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
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Their products are world beaters which open affordable drone photography to even the least skilled consumer. David Hambling, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 Lights-out shooting from Aaron Nesmith was the catalyst for the comeback, but Tyrese Haliburton's buzzer beater to send the game to overtime was the defining highlight of the night. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025 The staff unlocked Gesicki in the passing game last year as the Higgins replacement, Chase-Higgins double-double coverage beater and third-down weapon. Paul Dehner Jr., New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025 Derik Queen, whose NCAA Tournament buzzer beater lifted Maryland to the Sweet 16, is a 6-foot-10 big man who could complement Mark Williams in the frontcourt. Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for beater

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 6 Jun. 2025.

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