2 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Throb \Throb\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Throbbed}; p. pr & vb n.
{Throbbing}.] [OE. [thorn]robben; of uncertain origin; cf
Russ. trepete a trembling, and E. trepidation.]
To beat or pulsate, with more than usual force or rapidity;
to beat in consequence of agitation; to palpitate; -- said of
the heart, pulse, etc
My heart Throbs to know one thing --Shak.
Here may his head lie on my throbbing breast. --Shak.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
throbbing
adj : pounding or beating strongly or violently; "a throbbing
pain"; "the throbbing engine of the boat"
n 1: an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart); "he
felt a throbbing in his head" [syn: {throb}, {pounding}]
2: a sound with a strong rhythmic beat "the throbbing of the
engines"
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