Definitions
1.verbTo confine in, or as in, a pound; to impound.
2.verbTo strike hard, usually repeatedly.
3.verbTo crush to pieces; to pulverize.
4.verbTo eat or drink very quickly."You really pounded that beer!"
5.verbTo pitch consistently to a certain location."The pitcher has been pounding the outside corner all night."
6.verb(of a body part, generally heart, blood, or head) To beat strongly or throb."As I tiptoed past the sleeping dog, my heart was pounding but I remained silent."
7.verbTo penetrate sexually, with vigour."I was pounding her all night!"
8.verbTo advance heavily with measured steps.
9.verbTo make a jarring noise, as when running."The engine pounds."
10.verbTo wager a pound on.
11.nounAn act in which something or someone is pounded
12.adjectiveCausing heavy or loud throbs"I have a pounding headache."