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Pummelling Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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pummelling

[ˈpʌm.əl.ɪŋ ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

physical attack

Pummelling refers to the action of striking or hitting something repeatedly. It is often associated with physical confrontation, where one party repeatedly hits another, usually in a violent manner. This action can be in the context of boxing or combat sports, where a fighter delivers a series of blows to their opponent. It may also refer to non-violent situations, such as pummelling dough to shape it. The term evokes a sense of relentless force and aggressiveness.

Synonyms

battering, beating, pounding, thumping.

Examples of usage

  • The boxer won the match by pummelling his opponent.
  • The children began pummelling the play dough into shapes.
  • The storm pummelled the coastline with heavy rain and wind.

Translations

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Origin of 'pummelling'

The word 'pummelling' originates from the late Middle English term 'pommel' which referred to the round knob on a sword or the top of a helmet. This term derives from the Latin 'pomulum', a diminutive form of 'pomum', meaning fruit or apple. The evolution of the word into its current form reflects the influence of early combat where blunt force was often applied, similar to how one might strike a target repeatedly. Over time, the transition from pommel to pummel symbolized a shift from the object itself to the action of striking, emphasizing the repeated nature of the hits.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,729, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.