Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see beat, down.
(of rain) To strike with great force.
(of the sun) To shine brightly and radiate with intense heat.
To wear (someone) out by repeated actions that overwhelm one's patience or strength.
To forcefully diminish the power or influence of; to quell; to squash.
To haggle with (someone) to sell at a lower price.
To severely beat someone up.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see beat, out.
To work out fully.
To sound a rhythm on a percussion instrument such as a drum.
To defeat by a narrow margin.
To make gold or silver leaf out of solid metal.
To extinguish.