poundage¹ Definition
pound·age (po̵un′dij)
noun
- a tax, rate, or commission, etc. per pound (sterling or weight)
- weight in pounds
poundage² Definition
pound·age (po̵un′dij)
noun
- confinement in or as in a pound, or enclosure
- 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.
Browse dictionary entries near poundage
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