batter down



batter down

To remove or destroy a particular structure. A noun can be used between "batter" and "down." Which wall will the construction crew batter down?
See also: batter, down

batter something down

to smash or break down something, such as a wall, door, or any defensive structure. Do they have to batter anything down as part of the construction project? They battered down the wall as a first step in enlarging the house.
See also: batter, down

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
WŁOdzimierzvwaw-JEEM-yeshPolish
TreasaTRA-saIrish
Armand['a:mɔnd]
Dagr-Ancient Scandinavian
Crescentius-Late Roman
Riza-Turkish