beast

B1
Pronunciation
/biːst/
/biːst/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

Any animal other than a human; usually only applied to land vertebrates, especially large or dangerous four-footed ones.

2 Definition

(more specific) A domestic animal, especially a bovine farm animal.

3 Definition

A person who behaves in a violent, antisocial or uncivilized manner.

4 Definition

Anything regarded as larger or more powerful than one of its normal size or strength.

Example Sentences
  • That is a beast of a stadium.
5 Definition

Someone who is particularly impressive, especially athletically or physically.

6 Definition

(prisons) A sex offender.

7 Definition

Something unpleasant and difficult.

8 Definition

A thing or matter, especially a difficult or unruly one.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To impose arduous exercises, either as training or as punishment.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

(chiefly Midwestern and northeastern US) great; excellent; powerful