verbπShareTo hit; strike"As soon as she heard that her father had died, she went into a rage and beat the wall with her fists until her knuckles bled."actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike or pound repeatedly, usually in some sort of rhythm."He danced hypnotically while she beat the atabaque."actionsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike repeatedly; to inflict repeated blows; to knock vigorously or loudly."The baker was beating the dough to make it smooth and elastic. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move with pulsation or throbbing."My head was beating with a painful throbbing after staying up all night to study. "physiologybodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo win against; to defeat or overcome; to do better than, outdo, or excel (someone) in a particular, competitive event.""My older brother is really good at chess, but yesterday I surprised everyone by beating him." "sportachievementactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sail to windward using a series of alternate tacks across the wind."The sailboat captain was beating against the strong wind to reach the harbor. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike (water, foliage etc.) in order to drive out game; to travel through (a forest etc.) for hunting."The hunters are beating the bushes to flush out the rabbits. "animalgamesportactionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mix food in a rapid fashion. Compare whip."Beat the eggs and whip the cream."foodutensilactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(In haggling for a price) of a buyer, to persuade the seller to reduce a price"He wanted $50 for it, but I managed to beat him down to $35."businesscommerceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo indicate by beating or drumming."to beat a retreat; to beat to quarters"soundmusiccommunicationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo tread, as a path."The hikers were beating a path through the tall grass to reach the stream. "wayactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exercise severely; to perplex; to trouble."The difficult math problem was really beating me; I couldn't figure it out. "mindactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be in agitation or doubt."My mind was beating with worry about the upcoming exam. "mindsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a sound when struck."The drums beat."soundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a succession of strokes on a drum."The drummers beat to call soldiers to their quarters."musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sound with more or less rapid alternations of greater and less intensity, so as to produce a pulsating effect; said of instruments, tones, or vibrations, not perfectly in unison."The out-of-tune piano was beating slightly, creating a wavering sound instead of a clear, consistent note. "soundmusicphysicsfrequencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo arrive at a place before someone."He beat me there."achievementactiontimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have sexual intercourse."Bruv, she came in just as we started to beat."sexactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rob."He beat me out of 12 bucks last night."policelawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe action by which someone or something is beaten."secret beatings of prisoners"actioneventsportwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA heavy defeat or setback."The team suffered a crushing beating in the championship game, losing by fifty points. "outcomeeventsportbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe pulsation of the heart."The doctor listened carefully to the patient's beating, checking for a healthy rhythm. "physiologymedicinebodyorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading