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beat out

The correct spelling is beat out.

How to pronounce beat out

verb

Say it like: Bee-t o-wt

The correct spelling is beat out. To sound a rhythm on a percussion instrument such as a drum. For example: "The drummer beat out a steady slow march."

Usage Examples

The drummer beat out a steady slow march.

He managed to beat the flames out with a blanket.

She beat out three other contenders to claim the prize.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To sound a rhythm on a percussion instrument such as a drum.
  2. 2.To extinguish.
  3. 3.To defeat by a narrow margin.
  4. 4.To work out fully.
  5. 5.To make gold or silver leaf out of solid metal.

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