Definition of beating-reed
"beating-reed" is probably misspelled. Trying beating instead Definition of beating
1. beating [ n ] the act of overcoming or outdoing
Used in print:(Clayton C. Barbeau, The Ikon....)
He was aware of insistent inner beatings , as if prisoners within sought release from his rigid body .
Synonyms beating whipping Related Terms fight beat2. beating [ a ] expanding and contracting rhythmically as to the beating of the heart
Examples:
"felt the pulsating artery"
"oh my beating heart"
3. beating [ n ] the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
Synonyms thrashing drubbing trouncing whacking lacing licking beating Related Terms corporal_punishment whipping beat whack