Plural of beating
regular plural
The plural of beating is beatings.
Forms of beating
| Singular | beating /ˈbiːtɪŋ/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | beatings /ˈbiːtɪŋz/ |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Beatings in a sentence
- secret beatings of prisoners
- “It was one of the most severe beatings they’ve seen on tape,” an FDNY insider said, recalling the reaction by brass who viewed video of the bloody fisticuffs.2018 August 18, Susan Edelman, New York Post
- Human rights organisations say many experience imprisonment and beatings along the way.2023 August 21, Paul Adams, “Hundreds of migrants killed by Saudi border guards - report”, in BBC, archived from the original on 03 Feb 2024. From the entry imprisonment
- Plus he'll be getting his butt kicked through it all.” “Oh, the senseless beatings.”2008 September 28, Rick Wiener & Kenny Schwartz, “1600 Candles” (13:28 from the start), in American Dad!, season American Dad! season 5…. From the entry bacne
- Revenge beatings, drive-by shootings, and in the last few months scalped a guy they felt had slighted them.2016, Siobhán MacDonald, “Mannix: October”, in Twisted River (Penguin Mystery), New York, N.Y.: Penguin Books, →ISBN, page 84. From the entry spot of bother
Meaning of beating
- noun The action by which someone or something is beaten.
- noun A heavy defeat or setback.
- noun The pulsation of the heart.
Questions about the plural of beating
- What is the plural of beating?
- The plural of beating is beatings.
- Is beating countable?
- Beating is a countable and uncountable noun.
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