Definition: A large animal, especially one that is not a human, or a person who is cruel or behaves in a brutal way.

Example: The lion is often considered the king of beasts.

Definition: More beastly; having more of the qualities of a beast, such as being cruel, savage, or brutal.

Example: The beastlier of the two dogs growled fiercely at the stranger.

Definition: The most cruel, savage, or unpleasant; extremely fierce or brutal.

Example: The beastliest of the animals in the jungle is known for its terrifying roar.

Definition: The condition of being cruel, savage, or resembling a wild animal.

Example: The beastliness of his actions shocked everyone around him.

Definition: Something that is like a wild animal or very unpleasant.

Example: The beastly weather made it hard to go outside.

Definition: In a very extreme or intense manner.

Example: The weather was beastly hot during the summer.

Definition: Relating to a type of large, semi-aquatic rodent known for building dams and lodges.

Example: The beaver fur was used to make a warm hat.

Definition: To work very hard and with a lot of energy.

Example: She had to beaver away at her studies to pass the exam.

Definition: A large animal that lives in water and has thick brown fur, webbed feet, and a flat tail. Beavers are known for building dams and lodges from wood and mud.

Example: The beaver worked hard to build a dam in the river.

Definition: The act of hunting or trapping beavers, often for their fur or other resources.

Example: The beavering season is crucial for trappers looking to gather pelts.

Definition: A type of pastry that is shaped like a beaver's tail, often fried and sweetened, or an object resembling a beaver's flat, broad tail.

Example: I enjoyed a delicious beavertail topped with cinnamon and sugar at the fair.

Definition: The action of signaling someone to come closer or to follow, often by a gesture like a nod or wave.

Example: She gave a becking gesture to her friend across the room.

Definition: A small, wingless insect that lives in beds and feeds on the blood of people while they sleep.

Example: I found a bedbug crawling on my mattress last night.