bean
noun
the edible nutritious seed of various plants of the legume family, especially of the genus Phaseolus.
beaning
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present participleof bean.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Texas Rep. Chip Roy likened it to the practice of intentional beaning in baseball.
From Slate ● Feb. 4, 2023
WACO, Texas — A Little League batter rose from a beaning to console the upset pitcher in a dramatic scene at a Little League regional tournament game Tuesday in Waco, Texas.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 9, 2022
Cabrera sent a note of apology to Harper on Thursday saying the beaning was unintentional.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 30, 2021
He had suffered a concussion from the beaning and was then left with vertigo symptoms and vision issues.
From New York Times ● Jul. 28, 2018
“Breakfast!” he hollered as he coasted by, beaning her on the forehead with a plastic-wrapped muffin.
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
