noun
pounding
POWN-dihng
noun
1
The act of hitting something repeatedly, or a heavy, rhythmic beating sensation.
"The pounding of the surf could be heard from a mile away."
"She had a pounding headache after the concert."
adj
1
Marked by heavy, repeated throbbing or beating.
"His pounding heartbeat was the only sound in the quiet room."
How to Use Pounding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA heavy, repeated beating or throbbing — of surf, drums, a heart, or a headache.
Common pairings
pounding headache
pounding rain
pounding heart
Word Forms
more pounding comparative, poundings plural, most pounding superlative
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