liúr — meaning in English

English meaning

• beat verb To hit repeatedly, or to defeat someone in a contest.
• flog verb To whip or beat someone as a punishment.
• rod noun A straight, thin bar, stick, or pole made of wood, metal, or similar material.
• staff noun The people who work for an organisation.
• thrash verb To beat someone severely, or to defeat an opponent decisively.
• trounce verb To beat severely; to thrash.

Senses

liúr is used for these senses in English:

• flog (transitive) To whip or scourge as punishment.
• staff (plural staffs or staves) A long, straight, thick wooden rod or stick, especially one used to assist in walking.
• thrash To beat mercilessly.
• trounce (transitive) To beat severely; to thrash.

beat — full definition

1. verb To hit repeatedly, or to defeat someone in a contest.
2. verb To mix ingredients rapidly, usually with a whisk or spoon.
3. noun A regular rhythmic pulse, especially in music.
4. noun A journalist's or police officer's regular area of responsibility or patrol.
5. adj Informal: completely exhausted.

flog — full definition

1. verb To whip or beat someone as a punishment.
2. verb To sell something, especially informally or cheaply.
3. verb To use or promote something relentlessly.

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