What is to flatten (metal) by hammering, so as to compress it inwardly and spread it outwardly called?
batter — (Metallurgy) To flatten (metal) by hammering, so as to compress it inwardly and spread it outwardly. (Webster's 1913.)
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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