pounding

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun repeated heavy blows
  2. noun an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
  3. noun the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)

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Synonyms

buffeting

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