Pounding

/ˈpaʊndɪŋ/ verb noun adjective

To confine in, or as in, a pound; to impound.

What it means

  1. (verb) To confine in, or as in, a pound; to impound.
  2. (verb) To strike hard, usually repeatedly.
  3. (verb) To crush to pieces; to pulverize.
  4. (verb) To eat or drink very quickly. “You really pounded that beer!”
  5. (verb) To pitch consistently to a certain location. “The pitcher has been pounding the outside corner all night.”
  6. (verb) (of a body part, generally heart, blood, or head) To beat strongly or throb. “As I tiptoed past the sleeping dog, my heart was pounding but I remained silent.”
  7. (verb) To penetrate sexually, with vigour. “I was pounding her all night!”
  8. (verb) To advance heavily with measured steps.
  9. (verb) To make a jarring noise, as when running. “The engine pounds.”
  10. (verb) To wager a pound on.
  11. (noun) An act in which something or someone is pounded
  12. (adjective) Causing heavy or loud throbs “I have a pounding headache.”

Letter analysis

  • Pounding contains 8 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 12.

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What does Pounding mean?

To confine in, or as in, a pound; to impound.

How many letters are in Pounding?

Pounding has 8 letters.

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