beast

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   An animal, especially a large or dangerous land vertebrate.

   Whatsoever parteth the hoof, and is clovenfooted, and cheweth the cud, among the beasts, that shall ye eat.

2. 2
   noun

   Anything regarded as larger or more powerful than one of its normal size or strength.

   That is a beast of a stadium.

3. 3
   noun

   A sex offender.

   Shouts had been heard: 'We're coming to kill you, beasts.' In desperation, Rule 43s had tried to barricade their doors[…]

4. 4
   noun

   Something unpleasant and difficult.

   […] Even unopposed, the natural obstacles are formidable, and defending his line of advance will be a beast of a problem."

5. 5
   noun

   A thing or matter, especially a difficult or unruly one.

   Now, the nucleus of a heavy element is a very peculiar beast.

6. 6
   verb

   To engage in sexual intercourse with, particularly in an illicit context.

   That teacher is under investigation for beasting wee 'uns.

7. 7
   adj

   great; excellent; powerful

   There is another type from Siemens which is the HYB 39S64XXX(AT/ATL) -8B version (notice the "B" and the end) which is totally beast altogether.

8. 8
   name

   A figure in the Book of Revelation (Apocalypse), often identified with Satan or the Antichrist.

   The Number of the Beast Is 666 (13:16-18) John's vision concludes with the notorious reference to the "mark of the beast" and the number 666.

Etymology

From Middle English beeste, beste, from Old French beste (French bête), from Latin bēstia (“animal, beast”); many cognates – see bēstia.