Pounded: meaning, definitions and examples

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pounded

 

[ หˆpaสŠndษชd ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

Pounded refers to striking or hitting something with great force. The term often implies a repetitive action that causes something to break down or become softer.

Synonyms

bash, beat, hit, strike

Examples of usage

  • She pounded the nail into the wood.
  • The waves pounded against the shore.
  • He pounded the meat to tenderize it.
Context #2 | Adjective

cooked food

Pounded can describe food that has been crushed or mashed into a fine texture. This is commonly used in culinary contexts to prepare ingredients like garlic or spices.

Synonyms

crushed, ground, mashed

Examples of usage

  • We used pounded garlic in the recipe.
  • Add the pounded spices for more flavor.
  • He made a pounded vegetable dish.

Translations

Translations of the word "pounded" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น triturado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคŸเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gestampft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ditumbuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทั‡ะฐะฒะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozgnieciony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใคใถใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท broyรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ triturado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรถvรผlmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐง์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุทุญูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozmaฤkanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozdrvenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฃ็ขŽ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zdrobljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ malaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะฝั‚ะฐา›ั‚ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฌแƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถyรผlmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ triturado

Etymology

The term 'pound' derives from the Latin word 'poundus,' which means weight. It has evolved through Old French and Middle English. Historically, 'pound' referred to pressing or striking, and this meaning plays into the modern definitions. As languages developed, the verb 'to pound' became used to describe the physical act of striking with force. Furthermore, the word has entered culinary vocabulary, pertaining to the preparation of food. Over centuries, the transformation of 'pound' into 'pounded' showcases the term's versatility across different contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,426, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.