battering

British

/ ˈbætərɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or practice of battering someone
2. ( in combination )
  
  baby-battering
  granny-battering

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Firemen could be seen smashing in a window with battering rams and helping people climb out from inside in videos shared on social media.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

It added that he had decided to focus on battering Iran's missiles and navy, before looking to pressure Iran diplomatically to reopen the Strait.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

On June 11, he wrote: “Every time I read about the battering ram incident I’m just floored at how wild that is.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Few players score two equalisers at the Nou Camp yet end up on the receiving end of a 7-2 battering like a stunned Anthony Elanga did.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Kontos had barely entered the channel when enormous winds and towering waves began battering his ships.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

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