beater

UK
/ˈbiːtə/
US
/ˈbiːtər/

Translations

beaternoun
beaters
pl
UK
/ˈbiːtə/
US
/ˈbiːtər/
She used a beater to mix the eggs.
Она использовала взбиватель, чтобы смешать яйца.
The beater kept the rhythm during the parade.
Барабанщик держал ритм во время парада.
The beater in the factory crushes the raw materials.
Дробилка на заводе измельчает сырье.
beateradjective
UK
/ˈbiːtə/
US
/ˈbiːtər/
Used chiefly attributively to describe an old, dilapidated object (especially a vehicle); generally non-gradable.

Definitions

beaternoun
A person who repeatedly strikes or beats something, such as a drum or other object, to produce sound or accomplish a task.
The drum beater maintained a steady rhythm throughout the parade.
A tool or device used for beating, such as a whisk or an electric mixer.
She used an electric beater to prepare the cake batter quickly.
A person employed to drive game from cover for a hunter.
The beater walked through the underbrush, flushing out birds for the hunters.
A person who habitually beats others, often used in the context of domestic violence.
The community rallied to support the victim of the beater, ensuring she had a safe place to stay.
An old or dilapidated vehicle.
He drove an old beater that barely made it up the hill.
beateradjective
(informal, attributive) Old, dilapidated, or in poor condition (especially of a vehicle).
He drives a beater truck so he doesn’t worry about dents and scratches.