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    pound
    /paʊnd/

    noun

    • 1. a unit of weight equal to 16 oz. avoirdupois (0.4536 kg), or 12 oz. troy (0.3732 kg).
    • 2. the basic monetary unit of the UK, equal to 100 pence.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPOUND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    POUND definition: 1. the standard unit of money used in the UK and some other countries: 2. the value of the UK…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › poundPound Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of POUND is any of various units of mass and weight; specifically : a unit now in general use among English-speaking peoples equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces or 7000 grains or 0.4536 kilogram.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPOUND | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    a unit for measuring weight: One pound is approximately equal to 454 grams. One kilogram is roughly the same as 2.2 lbs. There are 16 ounces in one pound. Ann's baby weighed eight and a half pounds at birth. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. pound noun [C] (SYMBOL) US (UK hash) the symbol #: Press # (pound) at each prompt.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › poundPOUND Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Pound definition: to strike repeatedly with great force, as with an instrument, the fist, heavy missiles, etc.. See examples of POUND used in a sentence.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › poundPound - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A pound is a unit of measuring mass. Your giant cat, at 16 pounds, may easily outweigh your tiny dog — and whether he does or not, he's definitely the boss.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPOUND | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    POUND definition: 1. the unit of money used in the UK: 2. a unit for measuring weight, equal to 453.6 grams or 16…. Learn more.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpound noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of pound noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › poundPound - definition of pound by The Free Dictionary

    Define pound. pound synonyms, pound pronunciation, pound translation, English dictionary definition of pound. n. 1. Abbr. lb. a. A unit of weight equal to 16 ounces . b. A unit of apothecary weight equal to 12 ounces . See Table at measurement. 2. A unit of weight...

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPOUND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A pound is a unit of weight used mainly in Britain, America, and other countries where English is spoken. One pound is equal to around 0.454 kilograms. A pound of something is a quantity of it that weighs one pound.

  11. www.wordreference.com › definition › poundpound - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

    to strike repeatedly with great force, as with an instrument, the fist, heavy missiles, etc.