Pound

/paʊnd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A unit of weight equal to 16 ounces.

She bought a pound of apples from the market.

The basic monetary unit of the United Kingdom, equal to 100 pence.

He exchanged dollars for pounds at the bank.

verb

To strike heavily or repeatedly.

He began to pound the steaks with a meat mallet.

To move or act with heavy, forceful blows.

The rain pounded against the roof throughout the night.

To criticize or attack someone or something forcefully.

The journalist pounded the government for its lack of action.

From Old English pund, from Latin pondus 'weight'.

pound the pavement

To walk or search for employment.

pound for pound

Comparing capabilities fairly, considering sizes or weights.

pound out

To produce through much effort, often related to music or working.

poundage

The total weight in pounds.

pounder

One that pounds something.

pounding

The act of hitting or striking heavily.

To have sex.

They were just pounding all night.

To spend money lavishly.

He's been pounding the cash on that new car.