eggbeater

A noun with two distinct meanings: it can refer to a kitchen utensil used for beating eggs or whipping cream, or informally to a type of aircraft that obtains lift from rotating overhead blades.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv mit zwei Bedeutungen: ein Küchengerät zum Schlagen von Eiern oder Sahne oder informell ein Flugzeug, das seinen Auftrieb durch rotierende Rotorblätter erhält.

1. Helicopter B2 informal american

   A slang term for a helicopter, especially one with rotating blades overhead.

   • The news reporter arrived by eggbeater to cover the traffic jam.
   • They spotted an eggbeater hovering above the forest.
   • The pilot landed the eggbeater on the rooftop pad.

   🇩🇪Hubschrauber

   Synonyme: chopperwhirlybird

2. Kitchen utensil A2 formal culinary

   A hand‑held or electric device used for beating eggs, whipping cream, or mixing light batters.

   • She used an eggbeater to prepare the meringue.
   • The old eggbeater still works better than the new one.
   • He whisked the eggs with a hand‑held eggbeater.

   🇩🇪Küchengerät zum Schlagen

   Synonyme: beaterwhisk

• eggbeaters plural form
• eggbeaters' possessive plural form
• eggbeater's possessive singular form