1. the action of hitting something repeatedly with force
2. a heavy, rhythmic sound or sensation
3. a severe defeat or punishment
Usage: informal

1. beating heavily and rapidly

Examples

• The pounding of the waves against the rocks was deafening.
• She felt a pounding in her chest after running up the stairs.
• The construction crew’s pounding woke up the entire neighborhood.
• His pounding headache made it difficult to concentrate.
• The team took a real pounding in yesterday’s game.
• The pounding rain made driving dangerous.
• I could hear my pounding heart during the presentation.