1. regular rhythmic units in music
Usage: plural of beat
2. regular routes patrolled by police officers
Usage: plural of beat

1. strikes repeatedly
Usage: third person singular present of beat
2. defeats or wins against
Usage: third person singular present of beat

Examples

• The drummer beats the drums with perfect timing.
• She always beats me at chess.
• The song has four beats per measure.
• Police officers walk their beats every night.
• His heart beats faster when he exercises.
• The team beats their rivals every season.
• I can feel the beats of the bass guitar.
• The security guard covers three beats during his shift.