pummel
pum·mel
pummel · pummels · pummeled / pummelled · pummeling
барабанить
einschlagen auf, verdreschen
To hit or strike heavily and repeatedlyTo hit or strike heavily and repeatedly.
/ˈpʌməl/
» The wind was pummeling the trees pretty hard.
Meaning
2 sensesTo hit or strike heavily and repeatedly.
Rain pummeled the roof.
The boxer pummeled his opponent.
einschlagen auf, verdreschen
барабанитьbarabanitʹ
strike, usually with the fist
To scornfully criticize someone or something.
The politician was pummeled by the media for his controversial statements.
Examples
4 sentencesThe wind was pummeling the trees pretty hard.
It's too bad but we got pummeled at the soccer match.
I ought to pummel you for everything obnoxious you said about my aunt.
ruМне следует тебя поколотить за все те гадости, что ты сказал про мою тётю.
Don't pummel your brother.
Translations
6 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
To hit or strike heavily and repeatedly:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
To hit or strike heavily and repeatedly:
Origin
Alteration of pommel.Alteration of pommel.
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Forms
pummels, pummeling, pummeled, pummeledSynonyms
2 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsDerivedpummeler
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle