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pummeling

|pum/mel/ing|

/ˈpʌməlɪŋ/

(pummel)

repeated striking

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past	Past Participle	Past Participle	Present Participle	Present Participle	Present Participle	Adjective
pummel	pummels	pummels	pummels	pummeled	pummeled / pummelled	pummeled	pummeled / pummelled	pummeling	pummeling / pummelling	pummelling	pummeled

Etymology

Etymology Information

'pummel' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'pommel,' where 'pomel' meant 'a knob or rounded end.'

Historical Evolution

'pomel' transformed into the modern English word 'pummel' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to strike with a rounded object,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to strike repeatedly with fists.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to strike repeatedly with fists.

The boxer was pummeling his opponent in the ring.

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Last updated: 2025/02/03 10:51