Definitions

1. verb

past tense of beat, to strike repeatedly, to overcome or defeat

“She had been beaten in the tennis match.”

2. noun

a person or animal that has been struck or defeated

“The beaten boxer was taken to the hospital.”

3. noun

a mixture of ingredients that have been beaten together, especially eggs and sugar in a recipe

“The cake requires the beaten eggs to be folded into the flour mixture.”

4. adjective

covered or marked with a beaten appearance, especially with a rough or matted surface

“The beaten path through the forest was difficult to navigate.”