batter

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Sports

n. the person whose turn it is to hit the ball with a bat in games like baseball.

n. the offensive player positioned to strike the ball delivered by the pitcher or bowler.

“The batter stepped up to the plate and waited for the first pitch.”

“The lead-off batter managed to hit a double into deep left field, putting immediate pressure on the opposing team's defense.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to hit something or someone very hard many times, often causing damage.

v. to strike repeatedly with heavy blows; to subject to consistent physical or metaphorical assault.

“Strong winds and heavy rain continued to batter the coast all night.”

“The heavy artillery began to batter the fortress walls, creating significant breaches that the infantry would later exploit.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Architecture Technical

n. the way a wall leans backward as it goes up.

n. the receding slope of the face of a wall or structure as it rises.

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“The castle walls were built with a slight batter to make them stronger.”

“The engineer specified a significant batter for the retaining wall to ensure stability against the lateral pressure of the soil.”

C1 · Advanced British English · Slang

v. to be extremely affected by alcohol or drugs.

v. to be heavily intoxicated; typically used in the passive voice.

“He looked completely battered after the party on Saturday night.”

“By the time they reached the third pub, half the group was already battered and ready to head home.”