pound

US /paʊnd/

UK /paʊnd/

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noun

  • The # key on a keyboard
  • Place where illegally parked cars may be taken
  • Place where stray dogs and cats are kept
  • Standard unit of money in the UK
  • Unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or 0.4536 kg

verb

  • To strike something with great force repeatedly
  • To walk or run with heavy, loud steps