HyperDic: pounding

English > 3 senses of the word pounding:
NOUNeventpounding, buffetingrepeated heavy blows
eventpounding, throb, throbbingan instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
actpounding, hammer, pound, hammeringthe act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)
pounding > pronunciation
Soundspaw'ndihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > pounding: 3 senses > noun 1, event
Meaningrepeated heavy blows.
Synonymbuffeting
Broaderblow, bumpAn impact (as from a collision)
Spanishgolpeo, martilleo
English > pounding: 3 senses > noun 2, event
MeaningAn instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart).
Synonymsthrob, throbbing
Broaderpulse, pulsation, heartbeat, beatThe rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart
Spanishpalpitación
Catalanpalpitació
Verbspoundmove rhythmically
English > pounding: 3 senses > noun 3, act
MeaningThe act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows).
Example "the pounding of feet on the hallway"
Synonymshammer, pound, hammering
BroaderblowA powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
Spanishmachaqueo, martilleo
Catalanmartell
Verbspoundhit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

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