Pounding
/ˈpaʊndɪŋ/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:17 pts8 letters
Definition of Pounding
verb
- To strike hard, usually repeatedly.
- To crush to pieces; to pulverize.
- To eat or drink very quickly.
"You really pounded that beer!"
- To pitch consistently to a certain location.
"The pitcher has been pounding the outside corner all night."
- (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."
Anagrams of Pounding
No exact anagrams found for "pounding". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
p3
o1
u1
n1
d2
i1
n1
g2
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Pounding
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Pounding"
Pounding is a 8-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Pounding" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "pounding" is a medium-scoring word.