beats
noun
Form of beat , plural of beat.
Simple meaning
A diminutive of the female given names Beatrice or Beatrix.
Pronunciation
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beetsIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈbits
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noun
A diminutive of the female given names Beatrice or Beatrix.
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- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- General and technical use
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A worker who rouses wild game from under cover for a hunter.
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The pace of music measured by the number of beats occurring in 60 seconds.
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