batir — meaning in English
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English meaning
- beat verb To hit repeatedly, or to defeat someone in a contest.
- churn verb To stir or agitate a liquid vigorously, especially to make butter from cream.
- flap noun A flat piece attached along one edge that can hang loose or swing, such as on an envelope, pocket, or tent.
- hit verb To strike someone or something, often forcefully.
- mint noun A fragrant herb, or the flavor it gives to food and sweets.
- scour verb To clean something thoroughly by rubbing it hard, often with an abrasive.
- whip noun A flexible rod or braided cord, often of leather, used to strike an animal or person, or to make a sharp cracking noise.
- whisk noun A kitchen tool made of looped wires, used to beat eggs, cream, or batter.
Senses
batir is used for these senses in English:
- beat (transitive) To win against; to defeat or overcome; to do or be better than (someone); to excel in a particular, competitive event.
- churn (transitive) To agitate rapidly and repetitively, or to stir with a rowing or rocking motion; generally applies to liquids, notably cream.
- flap (transitive) To move (something broad and loose) up and down.
- hit (transitive) To administer a blow to, directly or with a weapon or missile.
- mint To invent; to forge; to fabricate; to fashion.
- scour (transitive) To search an area thoroughly.
- whip (transitive) To mix in a rapid aerating fashion, especially food.
- whip (intransitive) To snap back and forth like a whip.
beat — full definition
- verb To hit repeatedly, or to defeat someone in a contest.
- verb To mix ingredients rapidly, usually with a whisk or spoon.
- noun A regular rhythmic pulse, especially in music.
- noun A journalist's or police officer's regular area of responsibility or patrol.
- adj Informal: completely exhausted.
churn — full definition
- verb To stir or agitate a liquid vigorously, especially to make butter from cream.
- verb To produce something rapidly and in large quantity, often with an implication of low care or quality.
- noun The rate at which customers stop using a company's product or service.
- noun A container used for making butter by agitating cream.