A tropical legume, Psophocarpus tetragonolobus, having clusters of purple flowers and pods with four jagged wings

(idiomatic) The holders of power or the authorities in a given situation, especially if seen as being faceless or unreasonably bureaucratic.

A person who carries a flag or banner (a standard). / (figuratively) A person who visibly leads.

(communication, aviation, nautical, navigation) A beacon that emits radio wave signals to guide ships or aircraft or to indicate the position of a ship, aircraft, or other object, person, or vehicle.

(rare or obsolete, proverb) If a person is determined to punish someone, they will find a way to do so.

(gay slang) A (usually white) man who is primarily attracted to Hispanic and Latino men.

A white, semi-aquatic marine species of bear, Ursus maritimus, that is native and best adapted to the Arctic mix of land, ice and sea.

A beanfeast; any noisy celebration, a party. / (figuratively) Any home-made gas or indigestion remedy.

Alternative form of bingo

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see beat, down. / (transitive) To forcefully diminish the power or influence of; to quell; to squash.