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poundage¹ Definition

pound·age (po̵undij)

noun

  1. a tax, rate, or commission, etc. per pound (sterling or weight)
  2. weight in pounds

poundage² Definition

pound·age (po̵undij)

noun

  1. confinement in or as in a pound, or enclosure
  2. the fee required to free animals from a pound

poundage Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • pay: I went to the store with my money, and if I took away any I had to pay poundage on it.
  • use: Learn to lift weights smoothly, sacrificing the poundage used to gain quality in your performance.
  • increase: Increase the poundage following your company's based on the.
  • set: The rateable value is multiplied by the rate poundage set by the government.
  • lift: I've heard that you lift some serious poundages in the gym.

Adjective modifier

  • non-domestic: As a result separate Domestic and Non-Domestic rate poundages are struck at both Regional and District level.
  • heavy: With the training style I use I can't push really heavy poundages due to the load that is applied directly on my muscles.
  • overall: The overall average Non-Domestic Rate poundage for 2002-2003 is 51.05 pence.
  • average: It is estimated that, using 2004/2005 average non-domestic rate poundages, charitable exemption amounts to approximately £ 46 million in revenue foregone.
  • domestic: DRAG determines the balance between the Non-Domestic and Domestic Rate poundages.
  • excess: The Hot Toddy Road Race is a great way to meet old friends and shed some of that excess festive poundage.

Modifies a noun

  • rate: For subjects with a rateable value greater than £ 11,500 and up to £ 29,000, the standard poundage rate will apply.
  • figure: The rate poundage figure applies to every property in England.

Noun used with modifier

rate: The rate poundage figure applies to every property in England.

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