batter
Translation
to batter, to beat repeatedly
Examples
The storm battered the coastal town.
The storm battered the coastal town.
He was battered and bruised after the fight.
He was battered and bruised after the fight.
Grammar Patterns
to batter ((sth./sb.)) to hit (sth./sb.) hard and repeatedly The waves battered the ship.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beat, pound, strike, pummel
Etymology
From Old French 'batre', meaning 'to beat'.
Memory Tips
Think of a baseball 'batter' hitting the ball. It's also a noun for a cooking mixture, which is 'beaten' together.