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pounding

noun

the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
P
Ends with
G
Contains
OU
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈpaʊndɪŋ

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noun

  1. the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)

    “the sudden hammer of fists caught him off guard”

noun

  1. an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)

    “he felt a throbbing in his head”

noun

  1. repeated heavy blows

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Example Sentences

the sudden hammer of fists caught him off guard
the pounding of feet on the hallway
he felt a throbbing in his head

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