What does battering mean?
Battering means present participle and gerund of batter.
Battering
/ˈbæ.təˌɹɪŋ(ɡ)/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of batter.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of batter
- A heavy beating.
- A large defeat.
- (dated) Domestic violence
Example Sentences
Kalinin Bay is also in trouble, trading fire with Japanese destroyers and taking hits from both them and cruisers at the same time. Unlike the Gambier Bay, however, it does not appear that these ships have realized they need to switch to high explosive from armor-piercing, and, despite being riddled with shellfire, the ship stays afloat, despite this rather-unequal battering going on for another twenty to thirty minutes.
That will prove a trickier test, the management having pinpointed Oleh Blokhin's side as "one of the favourites in the group", though they will confront an England team buoyed by this battering.
Synonyms for battering
Antonyms for battering
Related Words
Word Forms
- batterings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for battering?
Common synonyms include banging.
What is the opposite of battering?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use battering in a sentence?
Kalinin Bay is also in trouble, trading fire with Japanese destroyers and taking hits from both them and cruisers at the same time. Unlike the Gambier Bay, however, it does not appear that these ships have realized they need to switch to high explosive from armor-piercing, and, despite being riddled with shellfire, the ship stays afloat, despite this rather-unequal battering going on for another twenty to thirty minutes.
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