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Meaning of
pounds
in English
pounds
us
/paʊndz/
uk
/paʊndz/
#common
Lemma:
pound
The lemma is the base or root form of this word.
Definitions
Noun
a
unit
of
weight
or
mass
;
16
ounces
a
unit
of
weight
for
precious
metals
;
12
troy
ounces
the
UK
currency
unit
;
divided
into
100
pence
multiple
pounds
(
units
of
weight
or
currency
)
an
animal
detention
center
Verb
to
confine
or
impound
something
;
restrain
to
strike
forcefully
;
hit
repeatedly
to
throb
or
beat
strongly
(
heart
,
etc
.)
to
move
forward
heavily
with
deliberate
steps
Compounds / Phrases
footpounds
