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   Pound·ing

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   • 1. repeated and heavy striking or hitting of someone or something: "the pounding of the surf on a sandy beach"
   • ▪ rhythmical beating or throbbing: "all she could hear was the pounding of her heart"
   • ▪ a resounding defeat: "the victory was badly needed after a 16-7 pounding at the hands of Brooklyn"

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2. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › poundingpounding - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Mar 13, 2024 · Adjective [ edit] pounding ( comparative more pounding, superlative most pounding) Characterized by heavy or loud throbs . pounding rain. I have a pounding headache. Categories: English 2-syllable words. English terms with IPA pronunciation. Rhymes:English/aʊndɪŋ/2 syllables. English non-lemma forms. English verb forms. English lemmas.

3. www.wordreference.com › definition › poundingpounding - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   to beat heavily or quickly, as the heart:[ no object] His heart was pounding after running up the stairs. pound away, [ no object] to work with force or strength: pounding away night after night on his report. n. [ countable] the act of pounding. Idioms.

4. www.oed.com › dictionary › pounding_adjpounding, adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adjective pounding. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

5. en.thefreedictionary.com › poundingPounding - definition of pounding by The Free Dictionary

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   Define pounding. pounding synonyms, pounding pronunciation, pounding translation, English dictionary definition of pounding. n. 1. Abbr. lb. a. A unit of weight equal to 16 ounces . b. A unit of apothecary weight equal to 12 ounces . See Table at measurement. 2. A unit of weight...

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › poundingPOUNDING - 17 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   adjective. These are words and phrases related to pounding. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of pounding. STIFF. Synonyms. stiff. vigorous. strong. intense. forceful. persistent. gusty. powerful. raging. violent. keen. brisk. smart. spanking. Antonyms. gentle. easy. soft.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPOUNDED | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to hit or beat repeatedly with a lot of force, or to crush something by hitting it repeatedly: I could feel my heart pounding as I went on stage to collect the prize. Nearly 50 people are still missing after the storm pounded the coast. be pounded to The city was pounded to rubble during the war.

8. www.urbandictionary.com › defineUrban Dictionary: pounding

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   is the term used in boxing, mixed martial arts and other combat sports to describe a fighter's value in relation to fighters of different weight classes.