pound synonyms

pound

n.

  1. Measure of weight

    sixteen ounces, Troy pound, avoirdupois pound, commercial pound, pint; see also measure 1, weight 1.

  2. Kennel

    coop, doghouse, cage; see pen 1.

pound

v.

hammer, pulsate, crush, pulverize; see beat 1, 2, 3, hit 1. See syn. study at beat.

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