English English Dictionary

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Result for Beating

Beating (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Beat

Beating (n.)

The act of striking or giving blows; punishment or chastisement by blows.

Beating (n.)

Pulsation; throbbing; as, the beating of the heart.

Beating (n.)

Pulsative sounds. See Beat, n.

Beating (n.)

The process of sailing against the wind by tacks in zigzag direction.