Pound

Quick meaning: Pound is a noun meaning A unit of weight in various measurement systems.

Meaning

A unit of weight in various measurement systems.

More Meanings

1. A unit of mass in various measurement systems.
2. A unit of force in various measurement systems
3. A unit of currency in various currency systems.
4. (US) The symbol #.
5. A place for the detention of stray or wandering animals.
6. (metonymic) The people who work for the pound.
7. (slang, UK regional, transitive) To wager a pound on.

Example Sentences

Holonym: hashtag

To be connected, press pound.

“He's done,” said the Moocher brutally. “He didn't hear nuffin, I'll pound it.”

(Police officer to a dog owner) "He'd better stay calm or I'll have the pound come and get him."

Word Forms

• pounds
• pounding
• pounded
• poun

Synonyms for pound

Depending on context, synonyms include buffet, octothorpe, hash, hashtag, sharp, impound.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include lb, ram, lumber, punt, quid, hammer.

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