Definition of "pound"
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A unit of mass equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces (= 453.592 37 g). Today this value is the most common meaning of "pound" as a unit of weight.
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A unit of mass equal to 12 troy ounces (approx. 373.242 g). Today, this is a common unit of weight when measuring precious metals, and is little used elsewhere.
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The symbol # (octothorpe, hash).
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The unit of currency used in the United Kingdom and its dependencies. It is divided into 100 pence.
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Any of various units of currency used in Cyprus, Egypt, Lebanon, and formerly in the Republic of Ireland and Israel.
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A place for the detention of stray or wandering animals.
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A place for the detention of automobiles that have been illegally parked, abandoned, etc.
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The part of a canal between two locks, and therefore at the same water level.
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A hard blow.
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verb:
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To strike hard, usually repeatedly.
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To crush to pieces; to pulverize.
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To eat or drink very quickly.
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To pitch consistently to a certain location.
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To beat strongly or throb.
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To advance heavily with measured steps.
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