n. one pulsation; or full contraction and dilation; of the heart the continuous series of such pulsations constituting the rhythmic beating of the heart example: an irregular heartbeat a very brief period of time; moment; instant example: reappear
Her heartbeat was slowing as she fell asleep.
Her heartbeat was slowing as she fell asleep.
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When Daine stopped her heartbeat to talk to the dolphins, who rescued her with a jolt?
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I can feel my heartbeat as it pulses through my body.
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What is the term for when a bat slows its breathing and heartbeat down in winter?
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What does the baby's heartbeat sound like?
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How does the heartbeat of a child compare to the heartbeat of an adult?
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2 syllables
heart-beat
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