1. plural of battering; repeated or violent blows or impacts
2. plural of battering; a mixture of flour, eggs, and liquid used to coat food before frying
Usage: culinary

Examples

• The ship endured repeated batterings from the storm waves.
• The boxer absorbed several batterings to the head during the match.
• The old building showed signs of batterings from years of neglect.
• The chef prepared multiple batterings for the fried foods.
• The door took a series of batterings before finally breaking open.
• Fish fillets were dipped in light batterings before cooking.