Beat out

verb

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

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.

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