Pounder

/ˈpaʊndər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or thing that pounds or crushes.

The chef used a heavy pounder to tenderize the meat before cooking.

A unit of weight equal to 16 ounces.

The recipe calls for one pounder of flour to ensure the best texture.

A type of fish, specifically a large fish of the genus 'Pounder'.

We went fishing for pounders off the coast, hoping to catch something big.

From the verb 'pound', meaning to strike heavily.

pounder of pavement

A person who walks or runs a lot, especially for exercise or fitness.

pound the pavement

To walk or run in search of something, often used in the context of job hunting.

pound

To strike or hit heavily.

meat mallet

A tool designed to tenderize meat.

striker

A person or thing that strikes.

A term used for someone who consumes a lot of food quickly.

That guy is a real pounder during buffets.

Colloquially refers to someone who works hard.

She’s a pounder; she always finishes her projects ahead of deadline.