Beat out

Verb

Definitionen

1.VerbTo sound a rhythm on a percussion instrument such as a drum.

"The drummer beat out a steady slow march."

2.VerbTo extinguish.

"He managed to beat the flames out with a blanket."

3.VerbTo defeat by a narrow margin.

"She beat out three other contenders to claim the prize."

4.VerbTo work out fully.

5.VerbTo make gold or silver leaf out of solid metal.

6.VerbTo bash a hole in.

7.VerbTo reach base after a bunt or groundball.

8.VerbUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see beat,‎ out.

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