I. ˈpəməl verb
( pummeled or pummelled ; pummeled or pummelled ; pummeling or pummelling -m(ə)liŋ ; pummels )
Etymology: alteration of pommel (II)
: thump , pound , pommel
he pummeled and slapped and scrubbed the somewhat obese nudity of his companion — John Buchan
pummeling away most unmercifully — Samuel Lover
Synonyms: see beat
II.
variant of pommel