Sekirov Dictionary

pound

/ˈpaʊ̯nd/

noun21

  1. (informal) Various non-English units of currency not officially called pounds.
  2. Various non-English units of measure.
  3. A unit of mass equal to 12 troy ounces (≈ 373.242 g). Today, this is a common unit of mass when measuring precious metals, and is little used elsewhere.
  4. (Newfoundland) A division inside a fishing stage where cod is cured in salt brine.

verb10

  1. (UK, slang) To wager a pound on.
forms

pounded · pounding · pounds

Phrases with pound

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