pounding

pound-ing · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The action or sound of heavy, repeated striking.

  2. 2.

    Beating or throbbing with force.

  3. 3.

    A severe defeat or beating.

Forms

plural: poundings

Related words

See also: beating, pound, throbbing
Synonyms: beating, hammering, throbbing, thumping

Etymology

Present participle of pound, from Old English punian ("to pound, crush").