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throbbing |
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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