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Meaning of pounding

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

pounding

Pronunciation:/ˈpaʊndɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To confine in, or as in, a pound; to impound.

verb

Definitions

  1. To strike hard, usually repeatedly.

  2. To crush to pieces; to pulverize.

  3. To eat or drink very quickly.

    Example: You really pounded that beer!

  4. To pitch consistently to a certain location.

    Example: The pitcher has been pounding the outside corner all night.

noun

Definitions

  1. An act in which something or someone is pounded

adjective

Definitions

  1. Causing heavy or loud throbs

    Example: I have a pounding headache.