1. a severe beating or repeated hitting

1. present participle of pummel; hitting repeatedly with the fists

Examples

• The boxer was pummelling his opponent with rapid punches.
• She gave the pillow a good pummelling to fluff it up.
• The waves were pummelling the rocky coastline during the storm.
• After the pummelling he received in the debate, he withdrew from the race.
• The heavy rain was pummelling the roof all night.
• The team took a real pummelling in the championship game.