1. (Noun):
* In cooking: A mixture of flour, eggs, milk, and other ingredients used to make cakes, pancakes, and other baked goods. Example: "I need to add more milk to the batter."
* In baseball: A player who hits the ball. Example: "The batter stepped up to the plate."
2. (Verb):
* To hit repeatedly: Example: "The waves battered the shore."
* To damage or wear down: Example: "The old car was battered and rusty."
* To beat someone or something: Example: "The bully battered the smaller child."
To determine the correct meaning, you need to consider the context in which the word is used. For example:
* "The batter hit a home run." (baseball player)
* "I need to add more sugar to the batter." (cooking ingredient)
* "The storm battered the coastline." (damage)
Let me know if you have a specific sentence in mind, and I can help you understand the meaning of "batter" in that context.