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Beater

usgb/ˈbiːtər/Volume
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Literal Usage

Refers directly to an object or tool used for striking or hitting in various tasks.

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The carpenter's beater made quick work of the metal sheet.
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Figurative Speech

Can be used metaphorically to describe a person who outperforms others in a competition.

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In the spelling bee, Jenna was the beater, winning each round.
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