1. a person who beats or strikes someone repeatedly, especially a spouse or partner
Usage: often used in legal and social contexts
2. a baseball player who is batting
Usage: also called batter; less common usage
3. a mixture of flour, eggs, and liquid used for coating food before frying
Usage: also called batter; less common usage

Examples

• The shelter provides support for victims of batterers.
• Domestic violence programs work to hold batterers accountable.
• The court issued a restraining order against the batterer.
• Counseling services are available for both victims and batterers.
• The batterer was arrested and charged with assault.