beat (down, to pieces), break in pieces, crushed, destroy, discomfit, smite, stamp

Concise Bible Dictionary:

Much in the tabernacle was to be made of beaten work (Ex. 25:18,31,36), in contrast to “molten,” as idols were often made. The cherubim and the mercy-seat were to be beaten out of one piece, (Ex. 37:7): the candlestick also was beaten work of pure gold (Ex. 37:17,22).

Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:

Transliteration:
kathath
Phonic:
kaw-thath’
Meaning:
a primitive root; to bruise or violently strike
KJV Usage:
beat (down, to pieces), break in pieces, crushed, destroy, discomfit, smite, stamp