1. n. a sound with a strong rhythmic beat (view details)
2. n. an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart) (view details)
3. adj. pounding or beating strongly or violently (view details)

Meaning 1: (noun) a sound with a strong rhythmic beat
Usage Example(s): the throbbing of the engines

Meaning 2: (noun) an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
Usage Example(s): he felt a throbbing in his head
Synonym(s): pounding ( what does pounding stand for? ), throb
throbbing is derived from: beat ( what does beat stand for? ), pound ( what does pound stand for? ), pulsate ( what does pulsate stand for? ), pulse ( what does pulse stand for? ), throb, thump ( what does thump stand for? )

Meaning 3: (adjective) pounding or beating strongly or violently
Usage Example(s): a throbbing pain, the throbbing engine of the boat
Similar(s): rhythmic ( what does rhythmic stand for? ), rhythmical ( what does rhythmical stand for? )

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