eggbeater Synonyms
Another word for eggbeater
• noun (Context 1)
A kitchen utensil, typically hand-operated with a crank and rotating blades, used for beating, whipping, or mixing eggs, cream, or other liquids.
"She used an old-fashioned hand-cranked beater to whip the cream into stiff peaks for the pie."
• noun (Context 2)
A highly efficient water-treading technique used primarily in water polo and synchronized swimming, where the legs move in alternating circular motions to keep the swimmer elevated and stable.
"The water polo player maintained a strong eggbeater kick to stay elevated high out of the water while surveying the pool for an open teammate."
• noun (Context 3)
An informal or slang term for a helicopter, particularly referencing early models with intermeshing rotors that visually resemble the kitchen tool.
"The vintage helicopter hovered noisily over the landing pad before making its final descent."