American English pronunciation
How to pronounce battering
IPA transcription: ['bætɚɪŋ]
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Noun
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the act of subjecting to strong attack
Verb
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strike against forcefully
“Winds buffeted the tent”
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strike violently and repeatedly
“She clobbered the man who tried to attack her”
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make a dent or impression in
“dinge a soft hat”
Usage examples
- Their crew-served weapons were the ballista and the battering ram.
- In their invasions of Europe, the Turks used buffalo for hauling heavy battering rams.