pound

1. v. t. To strike repeatedly with some heavy instrument; to beat. Source: opted

2. v. t. To comminute and pulverize by beating; to bruise or break into fine particles with a pestle or other heavy instrument; as, to pound spice or salt. Source: opted

3. v. i. To strike heavy blows; to beat. Source: opted

4. v. i. To make a jarring noise, as in running; as, the engine pounds. Source: opted

5. n. An inclosure, maintained by public authority, in which cattle or other animals are confined when taken in trespassing, or when going at large in violation of law; a pinfold. Source: opted

6. n. A level stretch in a canal between locks. Source: opted

7. n. A kind of net, having a large inclosure with a narrow entrance into which fish are directed by wings spreading outward. Source: opted

8. v. t. To confine in, or as in, a pound; to impound. Source: opted

9. pl. of Pound Source: opted

10. n. A certain specified weight; especially, a legal standard consisting of an established number of ounces. Source: opted

11. n. A British denomination of money of account, equivalent to twenty shillings sterling, and equal in value to about $4.86. There is no coin known by this name, but the gold sovereign is of the same value. Source: opted

12. n. 16 ounces avoirdupois Source: wordnet

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