Pounding: meaning, definitions and examples

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pounding

 

[ ˈpaʊndɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

sound

The act of striking repeatedly with force. It can also refer to a throbbing or pulsating sensation, often related to pain.

Synonyms

beating, pulsing, thumping

Examples of usage

  • The pounding of the drums could be heard from miles away.
  • He felt a pounding in his head after hitting it on the door.
Context #2 | Noun

food preparation

The process of crushing or grinding food into a powder or paste.

Synonyms

crushing, grinding, mashing

Examples of usage

  • The recipe calls for the pounding of spices in a mortar and pestle.
  • She could hear the pounding of garlic in the kitchen.
Context #3 | Verb

action

To strike repeatedly with force.

Synonyms

beat, hammer, strike

Examples of usage

  • He was pounding on the door, trying to get someone's attention.
  • She pounded the dough to make it smooth.

Translations

Translations of the word "pounding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 batendo

🇮🇳 पीटना

🇩🇪 hämmern

🇮🇩 memukul

🇺🇦 бити

🇵🇱 uderzanie

🇯🇵 叩く

🇫🇷 martèlement

🇪🇸 golpeo

🇹🇷 çakma

🇰🇷 두드리기

🇸🇦 ضرب

🇨🇿 bušení

🇸🇰 búchanie

🇨🇳 敲打

🇸🇮 tolčenje

🇮🇸 berja

🇰🇿 ұру

🇬🇪 დარტყმა

🇦🇿 döymək

🇲🇽 golpeteo

Word origin

The word 'pounding' originated from the Old English word 'pyndan' which means 'to enclose, shut up, dam up'. Over time, it evolved to mean 'to beat or strike with force'. The use of 'pounding' to describe a throbbing sensation is more recent, dating back to the 19th century. The culinary meaning of 'pounding' in food preparation has been used for centuries, especially in traditional cooking methods.

See also: impound, pound.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,094, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.