plangō — meaning in English

English meaning

• beat verb To hit repeatedly, or to defeat someone in a contest.
• strike verb To hit someone or something, often forcefully.

Senses

plangō is used for these senses in English:

• strike (transitive) To give, as a blow; to impel, as with a blow; to give a force to; to dash; to cast.

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.

strike — full definition

1. verb To hit someone or something, often forcefully.
2. verb To stop working collectively as a form of protest over pay or conditions.
3. verb To occur to someone suddenly, or to make a strong impression.
4. verb To discover, especially a valuable resource such as oil or gold.
5. noun An organized refusal to work as a form of protest.

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