Pronunciation: /ˈbiːtɪŋ/
noun a physical act of striking someone or something repeatedly
A1 The sound of the beating drums could be heard from far away.
A2 She could feel her heart beating fast as she ran towards the finish line.
B1 The boxer delivered a powerful beating to his opponent in the ring.
B2 The beating of the rain against the window was soothing as she read her book.
C1 The beating of the waves against the shore created a calming rhythm.
C2 The relentless beating of the sun on his skin made him seek shelter under a tree.
verb present participle of the verb 'beat', which means to strike repeatedly or to defeat in a competition
A1 The little girl was beating the drum with all her might.
A2 The chef was beating the eggs to make a fluffy omelette.
B1 The boxer was beating his opponent with powerful punches.
B2 The storm was beating against the windows, making a loud noise.
C1 The team was beating their rivals in the championship game.
C2 The waves were beating against the shore, creating a mesmerizing sight.
formal The suspect was arrested for allegedly beating his wife.
informal I heard that John got into a fight and ended up beating the other guy.
slang I saw Mike totally beating that video game last night.
figurative Despite facing many challenges, she kept beating the odds and achieving success.
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