Beet

bet, n. A plant having a succulent root used for food and for making sugar. [AS. bete, L. beta.] Beetle, be'tl, a heavy mallet or wooden hammer. [AS. bytel, fr. beatan, to beat.] (Zo'61.) A coleopterous insect having four wings, the outer pair being stiff cases to cover the others when folded. [AS. betel, bit an, to bite.] A machine to produce figured fabrics by pre ure from corrugated rollers. — v. To produce ornamental figures on. — v. To hang or extend out; to jut. — Bee'tle-browed, -browd, a. Having prominent brows. headed, -hed-ed, a. Having a head like a beetle; dull, stupid.