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Definition of pounding

pounding

/ˈpaʊn.dɪŋ/
pound · ing
Adverb:poundingly
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Plural:poundings
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• adjective

1

Characterized by heavy, forceful, and rhythmic beating, throbbing, or striking.

Example

"She lay in a darkened room, trying to find relief from a pounding headache."

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• noun

1

Repeated and heavy striking, beating, or throbbing, or the loud rhythmic sound produced by it.

Example

"The steady pounding of the ocean waves against the seawall echoed through the coastal village."

2

A severe defeat, physical battering, or harsh criticism.

Example

"The visiting team took a relentless pounding in the second half of the championship match."

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• Rhymes for pounding

• Nearby Words

poundage
poundcake
pounder
pounding
poundshop
pour
pourable

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'pound', which comes from Old English 'punian' meaning to crush, beat, or pulverize, combined with the suffix '-ing'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pounding. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pounding
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