a liquid or semiliquid mixture, as of flour, eggs, and milk, used in cooking
"She whisked the batter until it was smooth before pouring it into the hot pan."
A beaten mixture of flour and liquid (usually egg and milk), used for baking (e.g. pancakes, cake, or Yorkshire pudding) or to coat food (e.g. fish) prior to frying
"The batter swung hard at the pitch but missed completely."
An incline on the outer face of a built wall.
The player attempting to hit the ball with a bat.
To hit or strike violently and repeatedly.
"The old factory's interior walls were so battered by centuries of neglect that they sloped inward dangerously."
To slope (of walls, buildings etc.).