Meaning & Definition of word "Pound"

Pound

/paʊnd/

1. A unit of weight equal to 16 ounces.
- Example: She bought a pound of apples from the market.
2. The basic monetary unit of the United Kingdom, equal to 100 pence.
- Example: He exchanged dollars for pounds at the bank.

1. To strike heavily or repeatedly.
- Example: He began to pound the steaks with a meat mallet.
2. To move or act with heavy, forceful blows.
- Example: The rain pounded against the roof throughout the night.
3. To criticize or attack someone or something forcefully.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: To have sex.

● Example Sentence: They were just pounding all night.

Meaning: To spend money lavishly.

● Example Sentence: He's been pounding the cash on that new car.