Batter - Pound - Lash - Hammer
These words all mean to hit sb/sth many times, especially hard.
Beat to hit sb/sth a lot of times, especially very hard: Someone was beating at the door. | A young man was found beaten to death last night. | At that time, children were often beaten for quite minor offences. (= as a punishment)
Batter to hit sb/sth hard a lot of times, especially in way that causes serious damage: He had been badly battered around the head and face. | Severe winds have been battering the coast.
Pound to hit sb/sth hard a lot of times, especially in a way that makes a lot of noise: Heavy rain pounded on the roof.
Lash to hit sb/sth with a lot of force: The rain lashed at the window. Remember the subject of lash is often rain, wind, hail, sea or waves.
Hammer to hit sb/sth hard a lot of times, in a way that is noisy or violent: He hammered the door with his fists.
Pound or Hammer?
There is not much difference in meaning between these two, but to pound is sometimes a steadier action. To hammer can be more violent and it is often used figuratively.
Patterns
*To beat/batter/pound/lash/hammer sb/sth with sth
*To beat/batter/pound/lash/hammer against sth
*To beat/batter/pound/hammer on sth
*To beat/batter/pound/hammer sth down
*The rain/wind/sea beats/batters/pounds/lashes (at) sth
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