pound
/ˈpaʊ̯nd/
noun21
verb10
forms
pounded · pounding · pounds
Phrases with pound
- 800-pound gorillaAn entity that dominates its environment.
- a pound to a pennyVery likely; almost certainly.
- penny wise and pound foolishPrudent and thrifty with small amounts of money, but wasteful with large amounts.
- pound a beatOf a police officer, to walk a regular route.
- pound of fleshSomething which is owed and which will be hurtful or difficult to provide; a debt owed to someone who is merciless and demanding.
- pound one's flounderTo masturbate (one's penis).
- pound outTo perform (a song or piece of music) very loudly.
- pound sandTo engage in a simple, useless activity that anyone would reasonably know how to perform.
- pound the pavementTo travel on foot; to walk or run.