batter down

batter down

To remove or destroy a particular structure. A noun or pronoun can be used between "batter" and "down." Which wall will the construction crew batter down? I think we should batter down this carport before it collapses on its own. I'm sorry, but that's a load-bearing wall—we can't just batter it down.

See also: batter, down

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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

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