Third-person singular simple present indicative form of batter

One who batters. / (cooking) One who applies batter. / One who batters their spouse: one who commits domestic violence.

plural of batterer

plural of battering

Able or fit to be battered.

(Australia) A saveloy that has been coated in batter and deep fried.

plural of battered sav

The phrase "battered and torn" means that something has been heavily damaged or worn out, usually as a result of being used or abused over time. It suggests that the object or person in question has endured a lot of physical or emotional hardship, leading to visible signs of wear and tear.

shaken baby syndrome

(law) A legal defense according to which a female murderer had no choice but to kill her violent partner in response to cumulative abuse rather than a single provocation.