Definition

A kitchen tool that is used to mix or whip ingredients, usually by hand, with rotating blades.

Example

She used an eggbeater to whip the cream until it was fluffy.

Conversation

Do you have an eggbeater I can borrow for the recipe?

Sure, I use it all the time for mixing ingredients.

Thanks! I find it so much easier than whisking by hand.

Definitely! It really speeds up the process.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Eggbeater → The word is formed from 'egg' (from Old Norse 'egg', meaning the reproductive body of a bird) and 'beater' (from the verb 'beat', meaning to strike repeatedly). An eggbeater is a tool used to beat eggs, combining the action of beating with the object being beaten.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'egg' as the item being 'struck repeatedly' ('beater') to mix it well. This helps you remember that an eggbeater is a tool specifically for beating eggs.

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