verb๐ShareTo confine in, or as in, a pound; to impound."The animal control officer pounded the stray dog after finding it running loose in the park. "propertylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo strike hard, usually repeatedly."The carpenter pounded the nails into the wood to build the birdhouse. "actionsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo crush to pieces; to pulverize."The chef pounded the spices with a mortar and pestle until they were a fine powder. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo eat or drink very quickly."You really pounded that beer!"fooddrinkactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo pitch consistently to a certain location."The pitcher has been pounding the outside corner all night."sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(of a body part, generally heart, blood, or head) To beat strongly or throb."As I tiptoed past the sleeping dog, my heart was pounding but I remained silent."physiologysensationbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo penetrate sexually, with vigour."I was pounding her all night!"sexactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo advance heavily with measured steps."The elephant pounded across the dusty field. "actionmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo make a jarring noise, as when running."The engine pounds."soundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo wager a pound on."He pounded a pound on the horse to win. "betgamebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareHaving undergone pounding."The pounded yam was smooth and ready to be served as part of the traditional meal. "actionmaterialprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareInebriated."After the party, Sarah felt pounded and couldn't focus on her homework. "drinkentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading