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THROBBING

\θɹˈɒbɪŋ], \θɹˈɒbɪŋ], \θ_ɹ_ˈɒ_b_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of THROBBING

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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a sound with a strong rhythmic beat; "the throbbing of the engines"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a sound with a strong rhythmic beat; "the throbbing of the engines"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Beating with unusual force, as the heart or pulse.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

See collapsing p.

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

n. Act of beating with unusual force, as the heart or pulse ; violent palpitation ;act of heaving, as the breast in mental distress.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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