pound
//paʊnd//
Noun
A unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or approximately 0.454 kilograms
The baby weighs seven pounds.
A unit of weight equal to 12 troy ounces used for precious metals
Gold is sold by the pound in troy weight.
Noun
The basic monetary unit of the United Kingdom and some other countries, symbolized by £
This book costs ten pounds.
Noun
A place where stray animals are kept until claimed or adopted
The stray dog was taken to the pound.
An enclosure for confining animals or vehicles
The stray dog was taken to the pound.
Verb
To strike heavily and repeatedly with force
He pounded on the door with his fist.
To crush or grind something into a powder or paste by beating
Pound the garlic into a paste.
To move or run with heavy steps
The children pounded down the stairs.
To beat rapidly and loudly, as the heart
My heart was pounding with fear.