eggbeater

English

noun
Definitions
  • A kitchen utensil that uses rotating blades to beat eggs
  • A swimming stroke involving alternating kicks.
  • (military) A helicopter.
  • (slang) An outboard motor.

Etymology

Compound from English egg (incite, encourage) + English beater.

Origin

English

beater

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