pound
noun (1)
\ ˈpau̇nd
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plural pounds
also pound
Definition of pound
(Entry 1 of 6)
1
: any of various units of mass and weight
specifically
: a unit now in general use among English-speaking peoples equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces or 7000 grains or 0.4536 kilogram — see Weights and Measures Table
2a
: the basic monetary unit of the United Kingdom
— called also pound sterling
b
: any of numerous basic monetary units of other countries (such as Egypt, Lebanon, Syria) — see Money Table
c
: the basic monetary unit of Ireland from 1921 to 2001
d
: lira entry 2
e
: the basic monetary unit of Cyprus from 1960 to 2008
pound
noun (2)Definition of pound (Entry 2 of 6)
1a
: an enclosure for animals
especially
: a public enclosure for stray or unlicensed animals
a dog pound
b
: a depot for holding impounded personal property until redeemed by the owner
a car pound
2
: a place or condition of confinement
3
: an enclosure within which fish are kept or caught
especially
: the inner compartment of a fish trap or pound net