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Pommelling: meaning, definitions and examples

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pommelling

 

[ หˆpรคmษ™lษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

Pommeling refers to the act of striking or hitting something repeatedly, usually with great force. It is often associated with actions that involve aggressive or forceful movements. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe situations where someone is beaten down by criticism or overwhelming circumstances.

Synonyms

beating, bludgeoning, pounding

Examples of usage

  • The boxer was pommeling his opponent with powerful jabs.
  • She felt like the criticism was pommeling her from all directions.
  • He kept pommeling the dough until it was perfectly smooth.

Translations

Translations of the word "pommelling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น golpear

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verprรผgeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memukul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะผะตะปัŽะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ biฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฉใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท frapper

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ golpear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vurmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋•Œ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mlรกtit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ udrieลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“ๅ‡ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ udariti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slรก

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพา“ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ”แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถymษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ golpear

Etymology

The origin of the word 'pommeling' is derived from the Middle English term 'pomel', which refers to a knob or small ball, particularly on the hilt of a sword or the end of a hammer. The term suggests the action of using such an object to strike forcefully. This implies a sense of brutality and strength associated with the action, which is common in various physical confrontations. Over time, 'pommeling' has evolved to encompass not just the physical act, but also metaphorical uses, indicating emotional or psychological struggles where one feels overwhelmed. The word has integrated itself into modern vernacular especially within contexts of sports and combat, illustrating its continued relevance in describing forceful actions.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,962, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.