Pound out
verb
To produce in a rapid or mechanical way.
The author was furiously pounding out the final chapter of his novel.
Often appears as...
- pound out a tune
- pound out a rhythm
verb
To strike something repeatedly, typically to create music or rhythm.
The drummer began to pound out a steady beat.
Often appears as...
- pound out a rhythm
- pound out a beat
verb
To flatten or shape something by striking it repeatedly.
The chef was pounding out the chicken breast to tenderise it.
Often appears as...
- pound out chicken
- pound out metal
verb
To produce in a rapid or mechanical way.
The author was furiously pounding out the final chapter of his novel.
Often appears as...
- pound out a tune
- pound out a rhythm
verb
To strike something repeatedly, typically to create music or rhythm.
The drummer began to pound out a steady beat.
Often appears as...
- pound out a rhythm
- pound out a beat
verb
To flatten or shape something by striking it repeatedly.
The chef was pounding out the chicken breast to tenderise it.
Often appears as...
- pound out chicken
- pound out metal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Rapid Production
Describes a quick, sometimes impersonal way of creating something, often with a sense of urgency.
She could pound out emails faster than anyone else in the office.
Pro Tip 2/3Work Intensity
Suggests a concentrated effort, as if the person is literally hitting the keys hard.
He pounded out the essay in one night to meet the deadline.
Pro Tip 3/3Creative Energy
Used metaphorically for an intense burst of creativity or productivity.
During the hackathon, teams pounded out innovative solutions.
Pro Tip 1/3Rapid Production
Describes a quick, sometimes impersonal way of creating something, often with a sense of urgency.
She could pound out emails faster than anyone else in the office.
Pro Tip 2/3Work Intensity
Suggests a concentrated effort, as if the person is literally hitting the keys hard.
He pounded out the essay in one night to meet the deadline.
Pro Tip 3/3Creative Energy
Used metaphorically for an intense burst of creativity or productivity.
During the hackathon, teams pounded out innovative solutions.
Pro Tip 1/3Rapid Production
Describes a quick, sometimes impersonal way of creating something, often with a sense of urgency.
She could pound out emails faster than anyone else in the office.
Pro Tip 2/3Work Intensity
Suggests a concentrated effort, as if the person is literally hitting the keys hard.
He pounded out the essay in one night to meet the deadline.
Pro Tip 3/3Creative Energy
Used metaphorically for an intense burst of creativity or productivity.
During the hackathon, teams pounded out innovative solutions.
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