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   Pound

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   noun

   • 1. a unit of weight in general use equal to 16 oz. avoirdupois (0.4536 kg).
   • ▪ a unit of weight equal to 12 oz. troy (0.3732 kg) used for precious metals.
   • 2. the basic monetary unit of the UK, equal to 100 pence.
   • ▪ another term for punt
   • ▪ the basic monetary unit of several Middle Eastern countries, equal to 100 piastres.
   • ▪ the former basic monetary unit of Cyprus, equal to 100 cents.
   • ▪ the basic monetary unit of Sudan.

   Word Origin Old Englishpund, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch pond and German Pfund, from Latin (libra) pondo, denoting a Roman ‘pound weight’ of 12 ounces.

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

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   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. How to use pound in a sentence.

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   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.

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

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

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

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

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

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   pound noun [C] (WEIGHT) B2. a unit for measuring weight, equal to 453.6 grams or 16 ounces: a pound of potatoes. The baby weighed just four pounds when she was born.

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

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   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. Pound is one of those words with a dizzying number of meanings.

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

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

9. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › poundpound - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   5 days ago · pound ( plural poundes or pounden or pound ) A measurement for weight, most notably the Tower pound, merchant's pound or pound avoirdupois, or a weight of said measurement. A pound or other silver coin (including ancient coins), weighing one Tower pound of silver.

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

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    n. 1. Abbr. lb. a. A unit of weight equal to 16 ounces (453.592 grams). b. A unit of apothecary weight equal to 12 ounces (373.242 grams). See Table at measurement. 2. A unit of weight differing in various countries and times. 3. a. See pound-force. b. See pound-mass. 4. a.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › poundPound Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    POUND meaning: 1 : a unit of weight that is equal to 16 ounces or 0.4536 kilograms; 2 : a basic unit of money in the United Kingdom and some other countries