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BATTERING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Battering.

Battering - as a noun

The act of subjecting to strong attack

Battering - as a verb

To hit or strike violently and repeatedly.

Example: "The firemen battered down the door."

To coat with batter (the food ingredient).

Example: "I prefer it when they batter the cod with breadcrumbs."

To defeat soundly; to thrash.

Example: "Leeds united battered charlton 7-0."

(usually in the passive) to intoxicate.

Example: "I was battered last night on our pub crawl."

To flatten (metal) by hammering, so as to compress it inwardly and spread it outwardly.

To slope (of walls, buildings etc.).

Example Sentences

"The storm caused a heavy battering on the coastline."
"The boxer suffered a relentless battering from his opponent."
"The battering of rain against the window was deafening."
"The battering ram successfully broke down the door."
"Years of battering had left the old building in ruins."
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Word Game Points

Is BATTERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, battering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BATTERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is BATTERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, battering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BATTERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is BATTERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, battering is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BATTERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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