beater

n. a tool used for mixing food, like the parts of an electric mixer.

n. a kitchen implement or attachment, typically for an electric mixer, used for whisking or blending ingredients.

“She attached the beaters to the mixer before starting the cake batter.”

“The recipe requires you to clean the beaters thoroughly before whipping the egg whites to ensure they reach the proper volume.”

n. a stick or mallet used to hit a drum or other percussion instrument.

n. a mallet or stick designed for striking a percussion instrument, often featuring a padded head.

“The drummer used a soft beater to create a low, booming sound.”

“The percussionist selected a felt-headed beater to achieve a warmer tone during the orchestral swell.”

n. an old, cheap car that is in bad condition but still works.

n. a dilapidated or inexpensive automobile used for utility rather than status.

“He bought an old beater to drive to work so he wouldn't ruin his new car.”

“Despite its rusted exterior and high mileage, the old beater proved remarkably reliable during the winter months.”

American English · Informal

n. a pair of shoes or a watch that you wear every day because you don't mind if they get dirty or scratched.

n. an item of apparel or an accessory, such as a sneaker or wristwatch, intended for frequent use in environments where damage is likely.

“I wore my beaters to the music festival because I knew it would be muddy.”

“He reserved his luxury timepieces for formal events, opting for a rugged digital beater during his weekend hiking trips.”

Informal

n. a simple, sleeveless white undershirt.

n. a sleeveless, close-fitting undershirt, typically made of ribbed cotton.

“He wore a white beater under his flannel shirt to stay warm.”

“The character was styled in a stained beater and work trousers to emphasize his blue-collar background.”

American English · Informal

n. a person who hits bushes to drive birds or animals toward people waiting to shoot them.

n. a person employed to flush game from cover during a hunt by making noise or striking vegetation.

“The beaters moved through the woods, shouting to scare the pheasants into the air.”

“A line of beaters advanced steadily across the moor, ensuring the grouse flew directly toward the positioned marksmen.”

British English