battered
/ˈbætəd/adjective
उच्चारण बैटड
टूटा-फूटा, जर्जर, पिचका हुआ
Core word
- 1
old, used a lot and not in very good condition
टूटा-फूटा, जर्जर, पिचका हुआ
- a battered old suitcase
- He drove a battered jeep.
- The postman had a battered bicycle with a loose seat.
+ 2 more examples
- The old van looked battered after many years on rough roads.
- Her battered suitcase was held together with rope.
Synonyms shabby worn dilapidated damaged beaten-up
Opposite new pristine immaculate
- 2
hurt by being hit violently and regularly, especially by a member of the same family
मार-पीट का शिकार, पीड़ित
- a shelter for battered women
- The organisation offers counselling to battered women and their children.
- The charity helps battered women find safe housing.
+ 2 more examples
- Doctors treated the battered child with care.
- Battered wives often fear to speak out.
Synonyms abused beaten ill-treated
- 3
(of food) covered in batter and fried
(खाना) घोल में लपेटकर तला हुआ
- battered fish
- We ordered a plate of battered prawns with chips.
- The shop sells battered chicken and chips.
+ 2 more examples
- The battered prawns were crisp and golden.
- He ordered battered fish with peas.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
battered + noun (worn out)
Before a noun, battered describes something old and damaged by long use.
Noun से पहले 'battered' ऐसी वस्तु का वर्णन करता है जो लंबे प्रयोग से पुरानी और क्षतिग्रस्त हो गई हो।
- He carried a battered suitcase.
- Radhika drove an old, battered scooter.
battered + woman / wife / child
This use means someone regularly hit by a family member; the phrase is often used in social-welfare contexts.
इस प्रयोग में परिवार के किसी सदस्य द्वारा बार-बार पीटा जाने वाला व्यक्ति आता है; यह वाक्यांश अक्सर सामाजिक-कल्याण के प्रसंगों में आता है।
- The shelter helps battered women find safe homes.
battered + food
In cooking, battered means coated in batter and fried.
भोजन में 'battered' का अर्थ घोल में लपेटकर तला हुआ है।
- We ordered battered fish and chips.
be battered by + storm / waves / criticism
As a past participle in the passive, it shows being struck again and again, by weather or by words.
Passive में past participle के रूप में यह मौसम या शब्दों द्वारा बार-बार चोट खाने को दर्शाता है।
- The village was battered by floods for a week.
battered by sb
In its family sense, battered is often followed by by and the husband, partner or relative who hits the person.
पारिवारिक अर्थ में 'battered' के बाद प्रायः 'by' और वह पति, साथी या रिश्तेदार आता है जो मारता है।
- The woman had been battered by her husband for years.
+Collocations 6
battered + noun
suitcasejeephattrucknotebook
- The students shared a battered notebook of formulas.
battered + people
wifewomanchildvictim
- A counsellor spoke to the battered woman.
battered + food
fishprawnschickenonion rings
- Battered prawns were served with chutney.
adverb + battered
badlyheavilyseverelywell
- The badly battered ship reached the harbour.
battered + object colour/age
oldrustydentedfaded
- A dented, battered kettle sat on the stove.
battered + condition
wornscratchedscruffyshabby
- He wore a shabby, battered jacket to the village fair.
“More examples 6
- The battered old bus still ran between the two villages.
पुरानी टूटी-फूटी बस अब भी दोनों गाँवों के बीच चलती थी।
- The charity runs a home for battered women.
यह संस्था मार-पीट की शिकार महिलाओं के लिए एक आश्रय चलाती है।
- He sat on a battered chair near the window.
वह खिड़की के पास एक जर्जर कुर्सी पर बैठा था।
- A plate of battered fish was placed before him.
उसके सामने घोल में तली मछली की एक प्लेट रखी गई।
- The battered boat was pulled out of the water.
टूटी-फूटी नाव को पानी से बाहर खींचा गया।
- The old fisherman's battered boat still brought home a good catch.
बूढ़े मछुआरे की टूटी-फूटी नाव अब भी अच्छी मछलियाँ घर ले आती थी।