pounding
/ˈpaʊndɪŋ/noun
उच्चारण पाउन्डिंग
धमक, धड़कन, ज़ोर-ज़ोर की आवाज़
Core word
noun
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[U, C, usually sing.]
a series of loud repeated sounds or strong beats
धमक, धड़कन, ज़ोर-ज़ोर की आवाज़
- the pounding of the waves on the rocks
- I could feel the pounding of my heart.
- I woke up to the pounding of rain on the roof.
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- The loud pounding of drums filled the temple courtyard.
- He ran upstairs with the pounding of his heart in his ears.
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[C, usually sing.] informal
a severe attack or defeat; very severe treatment or criticism
करारी मार, भारी हार, कड़ी आलोचना
- The team took a pounding in the final.
- The city took a pounding from enemy guns.
- The coastal town took a terrible pounding from the cyclone.
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- Our batsmen took a pounding from the fast bowlers.
- The government took a pounding in the press over the scandal.
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