pounding
nounDivide pounding into syllables:
pound · ing
How to pronounce pounding:
Definition of pounding:
- pounding (noun):
- any of various units of mass and weight
- an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart).
- a unit now in general use among english-speaking peoples equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces or 7000 grains or 0.4536 kilogram see weights and measures table
Synonyms for pounding:
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Antonyms for pounding:
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