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Pound Definition & Meaning

1. A unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or

Example:

2. 4536 kilograms.

Example: The bag of flour weighed five pounds.

3. A place where stray animals are kept until they can be claimed or adopted.

Example: The animal shelter is full of dogs and cats waiting to be adopted.

4. A forceful hit or strike with the fist or a heavy object.

Example: The boxer delivered a powerful pound to his opponent's jaw.

5. A unit of currency in the united kingdom, equivalent to 100 pence.

Example: The cost of the item was 20 pounds.

6. To crush or grind something into small pieces, often using a mortar and pestle.

Example: She pounded the spices into a fine powder.

Examples of the word pound used in sentences.

  • Can you lend me a pound to buy some bread?
  • I want to buy a pound of apples at the market.
  • The currency in England is the pound sterling.
  • The weight of the book is one and a half pounds.
  • She was surprised by the strength of the boxer's punch, which hit her like a ton of pounds.
  • My dog weighs 20 pounds and is considered a medium-sized breed.
  • He pounded the nail into the wall to hang the picture.
  • I bought a pound of bananas at the grocery store.
  • The currency in the United Kingdom is the pound sterling.
  • She likes to pound the pavement and go for a run every morning.
  • I need to buy a pound of ground beef to make spaghetti tonight. (topic: food)
  • The box weighs only a few pounds, so it's easy to carry. (topic: weight)
  • The boxer was able to land a powerful pound on his opponent's face. (topic: sports)
  • The British currency is called pound sterling. (topic: finance)
  • I can hear the sound of pounding rain on my window. (topic: weather)
  • I exchanged my euros for pounds at the airport currency exchange.
  • She pounded the pavement tirelessly looking for a new job opportunity.
  • The cake recipe requires one pound of flour and one pound of sugar.
  • The sound of thunder pounded against the windows during the storm.
  • The athlete lifted a 200-pound weight effortlessly in the gym.
  • The heavy rain pounded against the windows of the old house, making it almost impossible to hear anything else.
  • Even though he had put on a few extra pounds over the holidays, he was determined to get back into shape by going to the gym regularly.
  • As a professional boxer, he was able to throw a powerful pound that would knock out his opponents.
  • Every week, she would dedicate an hour to pound a piece of chicken breast into thin cutlets, which she would use to make her famous schnitzel.
  • After the Brexit vote, the value of the British pound plummeted, causing economic turmoil across the country.
  • The animal shelter worker was thrilled to witness the emaciated dog gain a pound of weight after a week of proper nutrition and care.
  • The baker used a pound of flour to make the perfect loaf of bread.
  • After completing the marathon, the runner could feel every pound of his weight bearing down on his aching muscles.
  • The boxer's devastating left pound sent his opponent reeling to the canvas.
  • The financial crisis caused the pound to plummet against the dollar, causing ripple effects throughout the global economy.
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