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Plural for 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.”
Plural for a pulsing or throbbing motion
“The first thing I was aware of was the slow, rhythmic beating of a heart.”
Plural for a defeat in a competitive situation, especially a comprehensive one
“The women's team experienced a beating at the hands of their archrivals.”
Plural for cruel or harmful treatment or abuse
Plural for an act of flapping something, typically a wing or arm, up and down or from side to side
Plural for an act of knocking someone out, especially with a punch or blow
Plural for brisk stirring or disturbance of a liquid or substance
Plural for the striking of one solid object with or against another
Plural for a strike or hit, typically light to medium in impact
Plural for a sound caused by a blow, typically sudden and short
Plural for a sound made by something striking or falling into liquid
Plural for the act of removing grain or seeds from hulls or husks
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