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pound along something

 

1. Fig. to walk or run along something awkwardly or heavily. As the horse pounded along the street, the rider tried hard to get it to slow down. Tom pounded along the pavement, looking a bit angry.

2. Fig. to tap or hammer along something. The worker pounded along the edge of the roof, looking for rotten places. I pounded along the wall, looking for a stud to nail into.

See also: pound