I . v. a.
1.
Strike, knock, hit, thump, bethump, belabor, drub, maul, pommel, baste, thrash, thwack, bang, whack, pound, punch, cudgel, cane, whip, buffet, lay blows upon.
2.
Hammer, forge.
3.
Pound, bruise, pulverize, comminute, bray, break in pieces.
4.
Batter, smite, pelt, dash against.
5.
Conquer, overcome, subdue, vanquish, overpower, defeat, checkmate.
6.
( Colloq. ) Excel, surpass, outdo, cut out.
II . v. n.
1.
Pulsate, throb.
2.
Dash, strike.
3.
( Naut. ) Go against the wind, go a zigzag course.
III . n.
1.
Stroke, striking, blow.
2.
Pulsation, throb, ~ing.
3.
Round, course.