Meaning & use
beater
A tool or device used for beating or mixing something, such as an egg beater.
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She whisked the batter smooth with an electric beater in just a minute.
He drove an old beater to work so he wouldn't worry about scratches.
A note on using this word
Beater informally describes an old, worn-out but still functional vehicle, distinct from its literal meaning as a mixing or striking tool.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
(informal) An old, run-down car or other vehicle that still runs.
His first car was a rusty beater that barely passed inspection.
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