<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to strike repeatedly with great force, as with an instrument, the fist, heavy missiles, etc.</li><li>to produce or effect by striking or thumping, or in a manner resembling this (often followed by out): to pound out a tune on the piano.</li><li>to force (a way) by battering; batter (often followed by down): He pounded his way through the mob. He pounded the door down.</li><li>to crush into a powder or paste by beating repeatedly.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to strike heavy blows repeatedly: to pound on a door.</li><li>to beat or throb violently, as the heart.</li><li>to give forth a thumping sound: The drums pounded loudly.</li><li>to walk or go with heavy steps; move along with force or vigor.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the act of pounding.</li><li>a heavy or forcible blow.</li><li>a thump.</li></ul>