This is the 7546th most frequent Catalan word.
baten
The Catalan word "baten" is a form of the verb "batre," meaning "they beat" or "they hit" in English.
Here, 'baten' is used in the context of physically striking or moving the water strongly, describing the action of rowing.
Els equips de rem tradicionals baten les aigües amb força.
The traditional rowing teams beat the waters with strength.
In this sentence, 'baten' metaphorically refers to surpassing or exceeding a sports record, showing competitive achievement.
Els campions tenen un rècord que ningú ha batut abans.
The champions have a record that no one has beaten before.
The word 'baten' is used to signify improvement over past results or accomplishments, marking progress.