bang
Translation
to bang, to strike, to hit loudly
Examples
He banged his fist on the table.
He banged his fist on the table.
The shutters banged in the wind.
The shutters banged in the wind.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) on/against sth. to strike something against another thing He banged his fist on the table.
((on sth.)) to strike something repeatedly Someone was banging on the door.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hit, strike, slam, knock
Etymology
Onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of a loud strike.
Memory Tips
The word itself sounds like the action it describes: 'BANG!'