pounder UK /ˈpaʊndə/US /ˈpaʊndɚ/noun 5forms 1phrases 1 noun[in compounds]5 •A vessel in which something is pounded, or an implement used in pounding.Since we often prefer to pound our own cutlets rather than buy uneven precut cutlets from the store, a meat pounder is an important piece of equipment. — 2014 •Something that weighs a specified number of pounds."Okay, that's a keeper," Harold said as he netted the 3-pounder and put him on a stringer over the side of the boat. — 1970 •A gun capable of firing a specified weight of shot in pounds.The ship fired the twelve-pounder twice during the battle. •One who pounds. •Something or someone costing so many pounds sterling.The striker they bought from United was a million-pounder. formspounders Phrases with pounder ivory-pounderA pianist