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pounded |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Pounce \Pounce\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Pounded}; p. pr & vb n. {Pouncing}.] To sprinkle or rub with pounce; as to pounce paper, or a pattern. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Pound \Pound\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Pounded}; p. pr & vb n. {Pounding}.] [OE. pounen AS punian to bruise. Cf {Pun} a play on words.] 1. To strike repeatedly with some heavy instrument; to beat With cruel blows she pounds her blubbered cheeks. --Dryden. 2. To comminute and pulverize by beating; to bruise or break into fine particles with a pestle or other heavy instrument; as to pound spice or salt.
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