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A punishment or assault in which the victim is hit repeatedly
“Police, who were called to the scene shortly before 8pm, believe Paul was the victim of a motiveless beating which could have involved up to 14 youths.”
A pulsing or throbbing motion
“The first thing I was aware of was the slow, rhythmic beating of a heart.”
A defeat in a competitive situation, especially a comprehensive one
“The women's team experienced a beating at the hands of their archrivals.”
Cruel or harmful treatment or abuse
An act of flapping something, typically a wing or arm, up and down or from side to side
An act of knocking someone out, especially with a punch or blow
Brisk stirring or disturbance of a liquid or substance
The striking of one solid object with or against another
A sound made by something striking or falling into liquid
The act of removing grain or seeds from hulls or husks
Having a steady beat or pulse
In the act or state of throbbing or pulsating
Very loud or having a high volume
Characterized by a tendency to flutter
Being victorious, typically as revenge for a previous defeat
“He wants to work harder to beat his own record next year.”
Present participle for to strike physically or violently
“We do not beat our kids, but we find other ways to discipline them when necessary.”
Present participle for to form, shape or forge with a hammer
“Knowing their ability to beat metal into a variety of different shapes, he began by flattering them.”
Present participle for to beat or throb in a rhythmic manner
“Gina felt her heart begin to beat quickly from her excitement.”
Present participle for to stir or whisk vigorously
“Beat the potatoes with the butter until they reach a smooth but firm consistency.”
(usually "beats") Present participle for to confound or perplex someone
“It beats me how this could possibly have happened.”
(of waves) Present participle for to break or move against
“The waves continued to beat all along the shore.”
(of a bird) Present participle for to fly making rhythmic wing movements
“The crow remained still until it suddenly beat its wings.”
Present participle for to force a path through
“He would beat a path through the clumps of bushes.”
Present participle for to avoid or circumvent (a rule, obstacle or problem)
“You can beat the system, but you can't beat the house.”
Present participle for to frustrate or prevent (someone) from achieving an aim
“I have a plan to beat him at his own game.”
Present participle for to shine with a bright, harsh light
“The tropical sun would beat down on us without mercy.”
Present participle for to crush into fine particles
“Years of pounding would beat the rocks into a fine dust.”
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