Beat corn is a term used to refer to the process of breaking down corn kernels to grains for human consumption or animal feed. There are multiple synonyms for this term, such as grind corn, crush corn, pulverize corn, or mill corn. These terms are used interchangeably to refer to the same process. Beat corn involves using mechanical or manual tools to break down the corn, such as using a mortar and pestle, a hammer or a grain mill. Essentially, these synonyms all refer to the process of preparing corn for cooking or consumption, or for use as an ingredient in various products.