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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The two extra-long beaters provide a greater surface area for more thorough mixing, which is helpful when components stick to the bowl. Toni Sutton, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024 The mixer also comes with a dough hook, whisk, and flat beater attachments, which are dishwasher-safe. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024 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 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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