beat against



beat against someone or something

to strike against someone or something. The wind beat against the sides of the house. Max beat against Lefty's jaw with his quick jabs.
See also: beat

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Mcelroy['mæklrɔi]
Stjepan-Croatian, Serbian
Aldric['ɔ:ldrik]
Belial-Biblical, Biblical Latin, Judeo-Christian Legend
Osanna-Italian (Rare)
Heber (1)-Irish