(intransitive, nautical) To summon the crew of a sailing man-of-war to their stations for action against an enemy. In the Royal Navy the drums were beaten to the rhythm of Heart of Oak.

(nautical) An empirical measure for the intensity of the wind based mainly on the state of the sea or wave conditions.

Alternative spelling of deadbeat

A parish constable, a uniformed minor (lay) official, who ushers and keeps order. / (Scotland, ecclesiastic) An attendant to the minister. / A warrant officer.

Alternative form of beat around the bush

(idiomatic) To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally. / (idiomatic) To delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant.

(transitive, idiomatic) To remember; to consider; to note.

(Australia, New Zealand, colloquial) Everything will be all right.

Tofu.

Attempting or desiring something. / Unfulfilled; frustrated in realizing a goal, ambition, etc.