pound

/paʊnd/

noun

1
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.
2
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.
3
The symbol # (octothorpe, hash)
4
The unit of currency used in the United Kingdom and its dependencies. It is divided into 100 pence.
5
Any of various units of currency used in Egypt and Lebanon, and formerly in the Republic of Ireland, Cyprus and Israel.
6
Any of various units of currency formerly used in the United States.
“the Rhode Island pound; the New Hampshire pound”
7
Abbreviation for pound-force, a unit of force/weight. Using this abbreviation to describe pound-force is inaccurate and unscientific.

1
A place for the detention of stray or wandering animals. An animal shelter.
2
A place for the detention of automobiles that have been illegally parked, abandoned, etc. Short form of impound.
3
A section of a canal between two adjacent locks.
4
A kind of fishing net, having a large enclosure with a narrow entrance into which fish are directed by wings spreading outward.

1
To strike hard, usually repeatedly.
2
To crush to pieces; to pulverize.
3
To eat or drink very quickly.
“You really pounded that beer!”
4
To pitch consistently to a certain location.
“The pitcher has been pounding the outside corner all night.”
5
(of a body part, generally heart, blood, or head) To beat strongly or throb.
“As I tiptoed past the sleeping dog, my heart was pounding but I remained silent.”
6
To penetrate sexually, with vigour.
“I was pounding her all night!”
7
To advance heavily with measured steps.
8
To make a jarring noise, as when running.
“The engine pounds.”
9
To wager a pound on.

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