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Meaning of the word pound in English

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pound

US /paʊnd/
UK /paʊnd/
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Noun

1.

a unit of weight equal to 16 oz. (453.592 g)

Example:
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The baby weighed eight pounds at birth.
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I bought a pound of apples.
2.

the basic monetary unit of the UK, equal to 100 pence

Example:
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The book costs ten pounds.
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I need to exchange some dollars for pounds.
3.

a place where stray animals are kept

Example:
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The dog was taken to the animal pound.
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Many abandoned pets end up in the pound.

Verb

1.

strike or hit heavily and repeatedly

Example:
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He began to pound on the door.
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The waves pounded against the shore.
Synonym:
beatstrikehitthumphammer
2.

walk or run with heavy steps

Example:
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He could hear her pounding up the stairs.
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My heart began to pound as I approached the finish line.
Synonym:
thumpthrobbeatpulsatehammer
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