26984 words

battered

5 definitions • 4 examples
1
hurt by being repeatedly hit:

Examples:

She set up a sanctuary for battered wives.
2
damaged, especially by being used a lot:

Examples:

battered furniture/toys
3
covered with a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk before being cooked:

Examples:

battered cod
4
very drunk
5
old and damaged, or hurt:

Examples:

He stuffed his battered briefcase with all of his notes.

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