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Definition pound in British English

pound verb

verb
/paʊnd/
1

to hit something several times with a lot of force

Example

I could hear them pounding on the door.

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hit crash collide
1.1

to hit something hard many times so that it breaks into small pieces or becomes a smooth thick substance

Example

Pound the mixture into a coarse powder.

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punch thump knock
2

if your heart pounds, it beats strongly and quickly because you are nervous, excited, or afraid

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beat bleed clot
2.1

if your head pounds, you have a pain in it that feels like someone is hitting it continuously

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suffer hurt ache
3

to walk or run with heavy and regular steps

Example

She pounded down the hall to see what had happened.

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walk wander stroll run run runner
4

to continuously attack a place with bombs or other large weapons for a long period of time

Example

Air force jets have been pounding rebel positions all day.

Synonyms and related words
attack bayonet be bombed out (of something)
Definition pound in British English