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pounds

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Definitions ofpounds

1noun
  • A unit of mass equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces (= 453.592 37 g). Today this value is the most common meaning of "pound" as a unit of weight.

    Synonyms: lb

  • A unit of mass equal to 12 troy ounces (≈ 373.242 g). Today, this is a common unit of weight when measuring precious metals, and is little used elsewhere.

    Synonyms: "lb t"

  • The symbol # (octothorpe, hash)

    Synonyms: hash, sharp

  • The unit of currency used in the United Kingdom and its dependencies. It is divided into 100 pence.

    Synonyms: GBP, nicker, "pound sterling", quid, £

  • Any of various units of currency used in Egypt and Lebanon, and formerly in the Republic of Ireland, Cyprus and Israel.

    Synonyms: punt

  • Any of various units of currency formerly used in the United States.

    Example: "the Rhode Island pound; the New Hampshire pound"

  • Abbreviation for pound-force, a unit of force/weight. Using this abbreviation to describe pound-force is inaccurate and unscientific.
1noun
  • A place for the detention of stray or wandering animals. An animal shelter.
  • A place for the detention of automobiles that have been illegally parked, abandoned, etc. Short form of impound.
  • A section of a canal between two adjacent locks.

    Synonyms: reach

  • A kind of fishing net, having a large enclosure with a narrow entrance into which fish are directed by wings spreading outward.
1verb
  • To confine in, or as in, a pound; to impound.
1noun
1verb
  • To strike hard, usually repeatedly.
  • To crush to pieces; to pulverize.
  • To eat or drink very quickly.

    Example: "You really pounded that beer!"

  • To pitch consistently to a certain location.

    Example: "The pitcher has been pounding the outside corner all night."

  • (of a body part, generally heart, blood, or head) To beat strongly or throb.

    Example: "As I tiptoed past the sleeping dog, my heart was pounding but I remained silent."

  • To penetrate sexually, with vigour.

    Example: "I was pounding her all night!"

  • To advance heavily with measured steps.
  • To make a jarring noise, as when running.

    Example: "The engine pounds."

  • To wager a pound on.

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