Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ground and pound

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.26 in modern English

Syllables: ground and -pound
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A fighting style, primarily in mixed martial arts, in which one pins one's opponent and then strikes him or her repeatedly.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Relentless ground and pound limits the effectiveness of submission attacks from the bottom fighter's guard, and creates opportunities for the fighter on top to improve his position further, attempt a submission attempt of his own, or finish the fight with strikes."
"Kirkland was a nice enough guy, distant and brusque when in his pre-fight zone and approachable afterward, when he was usually the victor courtesy of his wrestling ability and relentless ground and pound."
"After a run, Darren Thomas fakes the screen and hits Tuenei for a reception near mid field. A short ground and pound and an incomplete leads to a big conversion on the ground."

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does ground and pound mean?: A fighting style, primarily in mixed martial arts, in which one pins one's opponent and then strikes him or her repeatedly.

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