batter

• Mélange à base de farine, d'œufs et de liquide (comme le lait ou l'eau), utilisé pour faire des crêpes, des gâteaux ou pour enrober des aliments avant la friture.

A mixture of flour, eggs, and liquid (such as milk or water) used for making pancakes, cakes, or coating food before frying.

indénombrable

1. Cooking mixtureA2formalculinary

   A mixture of flour, eggs, milk, and other ingredients used for making cakes, pancakes, or coating food before frying.

   pâte à frire ou à gâteau

   • She poured the cake batter into the pan.
   • The fish was dipped in batter before being fried.
   • Mix the batter until it is smooth and lump-free.

   Synonymesblenddoughmixturepastepreparation

2. Baseball playerB1formalamericansport

   The player who is trying to hit the ball in baseball or softball.

   Batteur (baseball)

   • The batter hit a home run in the ninth inning.
   • The pitcher struck out the batter with a fastball.
   • The batter stepped up to the plate with confidence.

   Synonymesbatsmanhitterslugger

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de frapper quelqu'un ou quelque chose de manière répétée et violente, ou pour l'action de recouvrir un aliment d'une pâte à base de farine, d'œuf et de lait avant de le faire frire.

A verb used to indicate the act of hitting someone or something repeatedly and violently, or to coat food in a mixture of flour, egg, and milk before frying.

1. Hit repeatedlyB2formal

   To strike someone or something repeatedly with force.

   frapper violemment et à répétition

   • The storm battered the coast with strong winds.
   • He was accused of battering his opponent during the fight.
   • The waves battered the old ship against the rocks.

   Synonymesbeatbelaborbuffetclobberhammerpoundpummelstrikethrash

   Antonymescaresssoothestroke

2. Damage or wear downB2formal

   To damage or cause to deteriorate through repeated blows or harsh treatment.

   maltraiter, endommager par des coups répétés

   • Years of neglect had battered the building's facade.
   • The constant criticism battered her self-confidence.
   • The old car was battered by years of rough roads.

   Synonymesbeatbludgeonbuffetclobberhammermaulpeltpoundpummelthrash

   Antonymesfortifymendprotectrepairrestorestrengthen