What does batter mean in cooking?

batter means: Mixture of liquid and flour, often used in baking products. Miscure can be mixed with a spoon, and thin enough that you can pour it or drop it from a spoon. (in Cooking Dictionary)

What else does batter mean?

• Mixture of fat and flour that has a thin consistency. It will need to be encased in a pan. (in Cooking Dictionary)
• The flour-liquid combination that’s thin enough for you to spoon. Pancake batter is one example. (in Cooking Dictionary)
• A thin mixture of water and flour that is easy to pour or spoon into a pan or onto a griddle. Dough or batter? “. (in Cooking Dictionary)