Meaning of 'bean'

noun

informal terms for a human head

Synonyms: attic

noun

any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food

Synonyms: edible bean

noun

any of various leguminous plants grown for their edible seeds and pods

Synonyms: bean plant

noun

any of various seeds or fruits that are beans or resemble beans

verb

to hit on the head, especially with a pitched baseball

Example: "The expert pitcher beaned the rookie with a fast pitch."