beat out
Narrowly defeat rivals
Beat out means to defeat in competition, especially when the margin is narrow or the contest was close: She beat out twelve other candidates for the job.
It can also mean to extinguish by striking repeatedly: He beat out the flames with a blanket.
In music, to beat out a rhythm is to tap or pound it audibly.
Defeat thoroughly in conflict
- overcomePrevail against difficulty
- conquerOvercome by force
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- prevailTo succeed ultimately
best · outdo · pip · clinch · win over · surpass · outperform · eclipse
Deprive of air
- douseWet completely, often flames
- snuffPowdered tobacco for sniffing
- stifleSuppress or restrain
- suppressForcibly put an end to
tamp down · suffocate · quell · blanket · squelch · flames · embers · sparks
Metal-shaping block
- blacksmithIron-shaping craftsperson
- metalworkShaped metal objects
- shapeExternal outline of something
- flattenMake level or smooth
pound · mallet · smithing · dent removal · copper · tin · sheet metal · craftsmanship
vanquish
Defeat thoroughly in conflict
prevail · best · outdo · pip · clinch · win over · surpass · outperform · eclipse · outshine
smother
Deprive of air
suppress · tamp down · suffocate · quell · blanket · squelch · flames · embers · sparks · campfire
anvil
Metal-shaping block
- blacksmithIron-shaping craftsperson
- metalworkShaped metal objects
- shapeExternal outline of something
flatten · pound · mallet · smithing · dent removal · copper · tin · sheet metal · craftsmanship · artisan
percussion
Sound through impact
drumming · tattoo · syncopation · groove · measure · time · bongos · congas · tabletop · sticks