gepound

Meanings

• Verb

  To pound something is to strike it repeatedly with a heavy instrument, such as a hammer or a pestle, in order to crush, grind, or flatten it.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gepound
sound , hound , bound , ground

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Variants

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expound , expounded , expounder , expounders , expounding , expounds

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Etymology

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The word 'gepound' comes from the Old French word 'ponder', which means 'to weigh'. The verb form 'gepound' developed from the idea of weighing something down in order to crush or grind it.

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Trivia

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1. The Guinness World Record for the most items 'gepounded' in one hour is held by a man named Steve Ward, who 'gepounded' 11,745 nails in one hour.

2. The sound of 'gepounding' is often used in music to create a sense of intensity or urgency. For example, in the song 'Sweet Child O' Mine' by Guns N' Roses, the iconic guitar riff is often described as sounding like 'gepounding' drums.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mortar and Pestle: A common tool used for 'gepounding' ingredients to make pastes, sauces, and other dishes.

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Culture

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In literature, the sound of 'gepounding' is often used as a metaphor for intense activity or emotion. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar', the character Brutus says, 'Let's hence to Caesar's house, and with a heavy hand Strike down, and fall upon him.', suggesting the violent and decisive action of 'gepounding'.

How to Memorize "gepound"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a blacksmith hammering away at a piece of metal to shape it. Repeat the word 'gepound' to yourself as you visualize this scene.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gepound' with the sound of a hammer hitting a nail or a pestle grinding in a mortar.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'gepound' starts with the same sound as 'pound' and 'ground'. Use these words as mnemonics to help remember the meaning.

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