throb
/θrɑb/
noun
- A strong, regular beat or pulse, especially one caused by pain or emotion.
- He felt a dull throb in his ankle after twisting it.
- A throb of fear ran through her when she heard the strange noise.
- The throb of the drums could be heard from blocks away.
- A steady vibration or pulsation.
- She could feel the throb of the train through the floor.
- The throb of the machinery made it hard to concentrate.
- The throb of the bass guitar filled the small club.
verb
- To beat or pulse with a strong, regular rhythm, especially from pain or emotion.
- My head began to throb after staring at the screen for hours.
- Her heart throbbed with excitement as she waited for the announcement.
- The music was so loud that the bass made the floor throb.
- To vibrate or pulsate with a steady sound or movement.
- The engine throbbed quietly as the car idled in the driveway.
- The old ship's hull throbbed against the waves during the storm.
- The city throbbed with energy as the festival began.