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beating

bea·ting

UK/ˈbiːtɪŋ/ US/ˈbitɪŋ/ common
noun (2) adjective (1)

noun

1.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

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2.

adjective

1.

expanding and contracting rhythmically as to the beating of the heart

  • “felt the pulsating artery”
  • “oh my beating heart”
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Origin

By surface analysis, beat + -ing.

Phrases

  • ass beating
  • bare beating
  • beating heart
  • corporal punishment
  • take some beating

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