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throb

noun verb

A beating, vibration or palpitation.

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
T
Ends with
B
Contains
HR
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

/θɹɒb/

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. A beating, vibration or palpitation.

verb

  1. To pound or beat rapidly or violently.

  2. To vibrate or pulsate with a steady rhythm.

  3. (of a body part) To pulse (often painfully) in time with the circulation of blood.

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