pounded

Meanings

• Verb

  To apply great force to something by striking it repeatedly.

• Verb

  To crush or grind something into a paste or powder.

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

pulverate , triturate , bolt , chug , down , drill , get up in , nail , poke , hammer , pelt , banged

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pounded
sounded , hounded , rounded

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Variants

List of all variants of pounded that leads to same result
pound , pounded , pounding , pounds , pound out , pounded out , pounding out , pounds out

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Forms

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pounds, pounded, pounding

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Etymology

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Old English pundian, from pund 'a blow'. Related to pounden 'to strike'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pound' is derived from the Old English word for a blow. The pound sign ($) is named for the Roman poundus, a unit of weight equal to 12 ounces. The term 'pound cake' is named for the fact that it is traditionally made with a pound each of flour, eggs, sugar, and butter.

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Related Concepts

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1. Beating: A semantic field related to 'pounded' that includes various actions involving the application of force, such as hitting, striking, or beating.

2. Crushing: A semantic field related to 'pounded' that includes various actions involving the reduction of something to smaller pieces or a powdery consistency.

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Culture

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In literature, 'pounded' is used metaphorically to describe the emotional or physical state of a character. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character Nick Carraway describes Tom Buchanan as 'pounding his fists on the table'. In music, the term 'pounding the keys' refers to playing the piano with great force.

How to Memorize "pounded"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone striking a hammer against an anvil, or imagine grinding grain into flour. Visualize the force and repetition involved in these actions to remember the meaning of 'pounded'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'pounded' with the sound of a hammer hitting a nail, or with the sensation of a heavy object being crushed. These associations can help you remember the meaning of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Pounding makes things sound round' to help you remember the meaning of 'pounded' as both a verb meaning 'to strike' and a past tense meaning 'crushed' or 'ground'.

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