Pounding and Poke

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Pounding noun - An instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart).

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Poke is a synonym for pounding. In some cases you can use "Poke" instead the word "Pounding" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: pound, pounded, poundage, pounder

Poke noun - A hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument.

Usage example: you'd better shut up if you don't want a poke on the nose

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Pounding is a synonym for poke. Sometimes you can use "Pounding" instead a noun "Poke".

Nearby Words: poked, pokey, poking, poker, pok

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