What does eggbeater mean?
Eggbeater means A kitchen utensil that uses rotating blades to beat eggs..
Eggbeater
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
A kitchen utensil that uses rotating blades to beat eggs..
Definitions by Sense
- A kitchen utensil that uses rotating blades to beat eggs.
- (uncommon, possibly dated) A (wire) whisk.
- A swimming stroke involving alternating kicks.
- (military, slang) A helicopter.
- (slang) An outboard motor.
Example Sentences
With a wire eggbeater, lower the oysters into this three or four at a time.
Bleeding.—Bleeding for therapuetic sera are made with trocar and rubber tube into 2-liter Erlenmeyer flasks having a large flat wire eggbeater to support the clot. After the flask is about half-full, it is tilted on the side where the wire is inserted.
Taking advantage of the fact that a wire eggbeater of the type shown [pictured: a flat whisk] is so easily fastened between a camera tilt-head and the tripod, one photographer used such a beater to steady his camera […]
He scanned the horizon to the south, searching in vain for the eggbeater.
Synonyms for eggbeater
Antonyms for eggbeater
Related Words
Word Forms
- eggbeaters
- egg beater
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for eggbeater?
Common synonyms include rotary beater, helicopter, whirlybird, eggwhisk.
What is the opposite of eggbeater?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use eggbeater in a sentence?
With a wire eggbeater, lower the oysters into this three or four at a time.
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