beating
beating Lexical Profile
beating Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A punishment or assault in which a person or animal is struck repeatedly and severely.
"Historical records describe the harsh corporal punishment and severe beatings once common in maritime discipline."
A decisive defeat in a sporting match, election, or competition, or a severe financial loss.
"Technology stocks took a heavy beating in the market following the unexpected interest rate hike."
A regular, rhythmic striking, throbbing, or pulsating movement or sound.
"We could hear the rapid beating of the hummingbird's wings as it hovered near the feeder."
• verb
To strike a person, animal, or object repeatedly and violently.
"Heavy rain was beating against the windowpanes throughout the night."
To defeat an opponent in a game, contest, or election, or to surpass a previous record.
"The visiting team is currently beating the defending champions by ten points."
To stir or whisk culinary ingredients vigorously to incorporate air and make a smooth or fluffy mixture.
"She spent several minutes beating the egg whites until stiff peaks formed."
• adjective
Throbbing, pulsating, or striking in a regular, rhythmic manner.
"The physician listened carefully to the steady, beating rhythm of the patient's heart."
• Rhymes for beating
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Old English 'beatung', the verbal noun of 'beatan' (to strike or pound), from Proto-Germanic *bautanan.