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Pummel

//ˈpʌməl// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of pommel. alt-of, alternative
Verb
  1. 1
    To hit or strike heavily and repeatedly.

    "Rain pummeled the roof."

  2. 2
    strike, usually with the fist wordnet
  3. 3
    To scornfully criticize someone or something.

    "The politician was pummeled by the media for his controversial statements."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Alteration of pommel.

Etymology 2

Alteration of pommel.

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