pound out
To make or produce something with a lot of energy and force, like typing fast or playing music loudly.
Meanings
To play music loudly and energetically, striking the instrument with force.
"The pianist was pounding out jazz classics to an enthusiastic crowd."
To write or type something quickly and with great energy.
"She sat at her desk pounding out the final chapter of her novel."
To produce a rhythmic, powerful sound repeatedly.
"The drums were pounding out a steady beat throughout the ceremony."
Common in informal English. Most often used for producing music (pounding out a rhythm on a drum) or writing (pounding out an article on a keyboard). Implies both effort and a powerful, rhythmic quality. The image of 'pounding' (hitting hard and repeatedly) drives the meaning.
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