pounding

[ˈpaʊndɪŋ]

pounding Definition

  • 1repeatedly hitting or striking something with a lot of force
  • 2a strong and regular beat or sound, especially of the heart

Using pounding: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pounding" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The pounding of the drums could be heard from miles away.

  • Example

    He could feel the pounding of his heart in his chest.

  • Example

    She was pounding the dough to make bread.

pounding Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pounding

Phrases with pounding

  • a severe headache that feels like a constant throbbing or pulsing in the head

    Example

    I had a pounding headache after staying up all night studying.

  • to walk around looking for something, especially a job

    Example

    After losing his job, he spent every day pounding the pavement, trying to find a new one.

  • to hit a table with your hand, usually to show anger or frustration

    Example

    He was so angry that he started pounding the table and shouting.

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Summary: pounding in Brief

The term 'pounding' [ˈpaʊndɪŋ] refers to repeatedly hitting or striking something with force, such as pounding dough to make bread. It can also refer to a strong and regular beat or sound, especially of the heart, as in 'He could feel the pounding of his heart in his chest.' Phrases like 'pounding headache' describe a severe headache, while 'pounding the pavement' means to search for something, especially a job, by walking around. 'Pounding the table' is an informal idiom that means to hit a table with your hand, usually to show anger or frustration.

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