Dictionary Only:
Explicit Words:

POUNDING

(noun, verb, adj.)
Did you mean?
Also try..

Definitions

There are 14 meanings of the word Pounding.

Pounding - as a noun

Repeated heavy blows

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buffeting18

An instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)

Example: "He felt a throbbing in his head"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
throb10throbbing17

The act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)

Example: "The sudden hammer of fists caught him off guard"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hammer13hammering17pound8

Pounding - as a verb

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

To strike hard, usually repeatedly.

To crush to pieces; to pulverize.

To eat or drink very quickly.

Example: "You really pounded that beer!"

To pitch consistently to a certain location.

Example: "The pitcher has been pounding the outside corner all night."

(of a body part, generally heart, blood, or head) to beat strongly or throb.

Example: "As i tiptoed past the sleeping dog, my heart was pounding but i remained silent."

To penetrate sexually, with vigour.

Example: "I was pounding her all night!"

To advance heavily with measured steps.

To make a jarring noise, as when running.

Example: "The engine pounds."

To wager a pound on.

Pounding - as an adjective

Causing heavy or loud throbs

Example: "I have a pounding headache."

Example Sentences

"He could hear the pounding of the drums from the parade."
"She had a pounding headache after a long day at work."
"The pounding of the waves against the shore created a soothing sound."
"The boxer delivered a powerful pounding to his opponent."
"He could feel the pounding of his heart as he waited for the results."
View more

Word Game Points

Is POUNDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pounding is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

POUNDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is POUNDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pounding is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
POUNDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is POUNDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pounding is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POUNDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

Word Variations & Relations

A-Z Proximities

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

Phrases
pound sign
WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen