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beating.

The action by which someone or something is beaten.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbiːtɪŋ/
  1. The action by which someone or something is beaten.

    countable · uncountable
    the beating of a drum
    secret beatings of prisoners
  2. A heavy defeat or setback.

    countable · uncountable
  3. The pulsation of the heart.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

By surface analysis, beat + -ing.

verb/ˈbiːtɪŋ/
  1. present participle and gerund of beat

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

By surface analysis, beat + -ing.

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