beast
Pronunciation:
/biːst//biːst/noun
Definitions
Any animal other than a human; usually only applied to land vertebrates, especially large or dangerous four-footed ones.
(more specific) A domestic animal, especially a bovine farm animal.
A person who behaves in a violent, antisocial or uncivilized manner.
Anything regarded as larger or more powerful than one of its normal size or strength.
Example: That is a beast of a stadium.
verb
Definitions
To impose arduous exercises, either as training or as punishment.
adjective
Definitions
(chiefly Midwestern and northeastern US) great; excellent; powerful