pound
Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb
pl: poundspast: poundedpp: poundeding: poundingcomp: nonesup: none
The word carries a heavy, percussive energy. When used as a verb, it evokes a sense of force and repetition, whether it is the aggressive sound of a fist on a wall or the rhythmic thumping of a heart during a panic attack. It suggests a lack of delicacy and a presence of raw power or urgency.
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Meanings
Noun
[none]
A secure enclosure for stray animals or impounded vehicles.
"The dog was taken to the local pound."
Transitive Verb
[someone][something]
To strike or beat heavily and repeatedly.
"He began to pound on the door."