To confine in, or as in, a pound; to impound.
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.
To penetrate sexually, with vigour.
I was pounding her all night!
To advance heavily with measured steps.
To make a jarring noise, as when running.
The engine pounds.
To wager a pound on.
An act in which something or someone is pounded
Causing heavy or loud throbs
I have a pounding headache.