pound out

phrasal verb

pounded out; pounding out; pounds out

: to make or produce (something) quickly especially by pounding (such as on a keyboard)

Every week he pounds out another column for the newspaper.

: to play (a song, melody, etc.) loudly on a musical instrument especially by pounding (such as on a piano)

The band's lead singer was pounding out a tune on the piano.

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During the next-to-last game of that season against the Colorado Rockies at old Jack Murphy Stadium, Gwynn and Henderson both pounded out doubles. —

Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 27 Dec. 2024 In the last few minutes, her little heart was pounding out of her chest. —

Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2024 The Millers pounded out 250-plus yards on the ground with rushing touchdowns from running backs Damon Ferguson, Jamal Epps and Dejuan Nelson. —

Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 23 Nov. 2024 The Ravens pounded out a 30-23 win over the Chargers. —

Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pound out