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Meaning of the word pounding in English

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pounding

US /ˈpaʊn.dɪŋ/
UK /ˈpaʊn.dɪŋ/

Noun

a heavy beating or throbbing

Example:
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He felt a pounding in his head after the long flight.
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The heavy rain created a constant pounding sound on the roof.

Adjective

beating or throbbing heavily or rapidly

Example:
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His heart was pounding with excitement.
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She woke up with a pounding headache.
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