Generally it is used to refer to something that has been beaten and bashed about, retaining its usefulness but no longer in good condition.
With respect to battered women, it means pretty much the same thing.
Yes, you can buy battered chips, and beer battered chips. (Australia)
When she becomes beat up, that is when she has become battered. She should be taken to the battered women's shelter.
Battered - band - was created in 2004.
The Battered Wives ended in 1980.
The Battered Wives was created in 1977.
The woman was battered by her husband. The thief was battered by the police man
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Battered - 2014 was released on: USA: 1 June 2014
Brian's Battered - 2014 was released on: USA: 2014
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Depends on which part of speech you mean :) Adjective: Battered, Injured Verb: Abuse, Injure Hope this helps :)
Yes. I am a victim of BCS (Battered Child Syndrome)