to hit (someone or something) repeatedly using heavy blows, as with a club or other heavy instrument; beat heavily

to damage or injure, as by blows, heavy wear, etc

to subject (a person, esp a partner or close relative living in the same house) to repeated physical violence

to subject (a person, opinion, or theory) to harsh criticism; attack

a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk, used to make cakes, pancakes, etc, and to coat certain foods before frying

a player who bats

the slope of the face of a wall that recedes gradually backwards and upwards

to have such a slope