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to throw into; to toss into; to fling into
to drive (a nail, etc.) into; to hammer in; to land (a punch) on; to belt (a ball) into (e.g. the stands)
to fire (a bullet) into; to launch (a missile) at
to wear (a sword, etc.); to carry
「打ち込む」 has another reading with different meanings.
怒りに任せてボールを壁に向かって打ち込んだ。
I threw things in a fit of anger.
引っ越しの荷物を車の荷台に乱暴に打ち込んで出発した。
I tossed the luggage into the car and left.
テニスの練習でサーブをコート奥に思い切り打ち込んでいる。
I threw the ball with all my might.