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Beater — ist der Familienname folgender Personen: Axel Beater (* 1961), deutscher Rechtswissenschaftler Bruno Beater (1914–1982), deutscher Generaloberst, stellvertretender Minister für Staatssicherheit der DDR Diese Seite ist eine Begriffskl … Deutsch Wikipedia
Beater — Beat er (b[=e]t [ e]r), n. 1. One who, or that which, beats. [1913 Webster] 2. A person who beats up game for the hunters. Black. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
beater — mid 14c., an implement for beating; mid 15c., a person who punishes (c.1200 as a surname); agent noun from BEAT (Cf. beat) (v.). Of various mechanical devices that beat in some sense from early 17c. Meaning one who rouses game is from 1825. Slang … Etymology dictionary
beater — [bēt′ər] n. 1. a person or thing that beats 2. an implement or utensil for beating 3. a person employed to drive game from cover for hunters … English World dictionary
Beater — The term beater has several meanings. *For the implements used in playing some percussion instruments, see drum stick. *For the position in the game of Quidditch described in the Harry Potter series of novels, see Quidditch. *Another name for… … Wikipedia
beater — beat|er [ˈbi:tə US ər] n 1.) an object that is designed to beat something ▪ an egg beater ▪ a carpet beater 2.) wife/child beater someone who hits his wife or child, especially someone who does this often 3.) someone who forces wild birds or… … Dictionary of contemporary English
beater — [[t]bi͟ːtə(r)[/t]] beaters 1) N COUNT: oft n N A beater is a tool or part of a machine which is used for beating things like eggs and cream. Whisk the batter with a wire whisk or hand beater until it is smooth and light. Syn: whisk 2) N COUNT A… … English dictionary
beater — UK [ˈbiːtə(r)] / US [ˈbɪtər] noun [countable] Word forms beater : singular beater plural beaters 1) a piece of equipment used for mixing food such as eggs or sauces 2) someone whose job is to make birds or wild animals come out of bushes or grass … English dictionary
beater — beat|er [ bitər ] noun count 1. ) someone who regularly hits another person, usually a smaller or weaker person: wife /woman /child beater: Phillips was exposed as a wife beater. 2. ) a piece of equipment used for mixing food such as eggs or… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
beater — noun (C) 1 an object that is designed to beat something: an egg beater | a carpet beater 2 someone who forces wild birds or animals out of bushes, long grass etc so that they can be shot for sport 3 AmE informal an old car in bad condition … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
