What is the meaning of Pounding?

present participle and gerund of pound

An act in which something or someone is pounded.

An old-fashioned event to welcome someone (typically a new pastor) to a new community by bring gifts of storable food (a pound of coffee, flour, sugar, etc.) to help stock the pantry. It is somewhat similar to a “shower”.

Characterized by heavy or loud throbs.

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