Collocations for batter - noun
1. mixture of eggs, milk and flour
→ See also mixture
ADJECTIVE
smooth,
thick
crispy, light (both esp. BrE)
remaining
crêpe, pancake
brownie, cake, cookie (all AmE)
chocolate (AmE)
beer, tempura
crispy, light (both esp. BrE)
remaining
crêpe, pancake
brownie, cake, cookie (all AmE)
chocolate (AmE)
beer, tempura
VERB + batter
mix,
stir
I started mixing the batter for the pancakes.
I started mixing the batter for the pancakes.
pour,
spoon,
transfer
(esp. AmE)
Pour the batter into a prepared pan.
Pour the batter into a prepared pan.
2. in baseball
→ See also batsman
ADJECTIVE
left-handed,
right-handed
first, lead-off
next
opposing
Opposing batters are fooled by Madsen's delivery.
first, lead-off
next
opposing
Opposing batters are fooled by Madsen's delivery.
VERB + batter
face sb
Rivera faced seven batters and retired six.
Rivera faced seven batters and retired six.
retire sb,
strike sb out,
walk sb
Jimmy struck out the first batter with ease.
He has walked just eight batters all year.
Jimmy struck out the first batter with ease.
He has walked just eight batters all year.
batter + VERB
step in,
step into the box
swing
strike out
The first batter struck out.
swing
strike out
The first batter struck out.
hit sth
I heard the fans groan as the batter hit a grand slam.
I heard the fans groan as the batter hit a grand slam.