beater

/ˈbidər/
/ˈbitə/
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Other forms: beaters

Definitions of beater
  1. noun
    an implement for beating
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    types:
    carpet beater, rug beater
    implement for beating dust out of carpets
    eggbeater, eggwhisk
    a mixer for beating eggs or whipping cream
    type of:
    implement
    instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
  2. noun
    a worker who rouses wild game from under cover for a hunter
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    type of:
    worker
    a person who works at a specific occupation
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