Pronunciation: /paʊnd əˈweɪ/
noun a unit of weight equivalent to 16 ounces or 0.4536 kilograms
A1 The workers used hammers to pound away at the nails.
A2 The chef was seen pounding away at the meat to tenderize it.
B1 The construction crew continued to pound away at the stubborn rock to clear the path.
B2 The musician's fingers flew across the piano keys, pounding away at the classic piece.
C1 The author spent hours pounding away at the keyboard to finish the final draft of the novel.
C2 The boxer relentlessly pounded away at his opponent, wearing him down with each blow.
verb to strike or hit repeatedly with force
A1 The blacksmith would pound away at the hot metal to shape it into a horseshoe.
A2 The construction workers pounded away at the pavement to lay down the new road.
B1 The chef pounded away at the garlic and herbs to make a flavorful marinade for the steak.
B2 The boxer pounded away at his opponent, landing blow after blow in the ring.
C1 The writer pounded away at the keyboard, determined to finish the final chapter of his novel.
C2 The pianist pounded away at the keys, playing a complex piece with precision and passion.
adverb in a forceful or vigorous manner
A1 The construction workers pound away at the nails to secure the boards in place.
A2 The drummer pounded away on the drums, keeping the beat for the band.
B1 The chef pounded away at the meat to tenderize it before cooking.
B2 The writer pounded away at the keyboard, determined to finish the novel by the deadline.
C1 The athlete pounded away at the punching bag, preparing for the upcoming boxing match.
C2 The musician pounded away on the piano keys, playing a complex piece with precision and skill.
formal The construction workers continued to pound away at the concrete foundation.
informal I could hear my neighbor pounding away on his drums last night.
slang The boxer was determined to pound away at his opponent until he knocked him out.
figurative She had to pound away at her keyboard for hours to finish the report on time.
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