noun
1. an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart) (Freq. 1)
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he felt a throbbing in his head
2. a sound with a strong rhythmic beat
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the throbbing of the engines
• Hypernyms: ↑sound
adjective
pounding or beating strongly or violently (Freq. 1)
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a throbbing pain
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the throbbing engine of the boat
• Similar to: ↑rhythmical, ↑rhythmic
Useful english dictionary. 2012.