Meaning of the word beating in English
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beating
US /ˈbiː.t̬ɪŋ/
UK /ˈbiː.t̬ɪŋ/
Noun
1.
a punishment or assault in which the victim is hit repeatedly.
Example:
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if he got dirt on his clothes he'd get a beating
Synonym:
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2.
pulsation or throbbing, typically of the heart.
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