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pound1 noun 1 (symbol £) the standard unit of currency of the UK. Also called pound sterling. 2 the English name for the principal currency unit in several other countries, including Malta, Cyprus and Egypt. 3 (abbreviation lb) a measure of weight equal to 16 ounces (0.45kg) avoirdupois, or 12 ounces (0.37kg) troy.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon pund.

pound2 noun 1 an enclosure where stray animals or illegally parked cars that have been taken into police charge are kept for collection. 2 a place where people are confined. See also compound2. verb (pounded, pounding) to enclose or confine something in a pound. See also impound.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon pund- used in compounds to mean 'enclosure'.

pound3 verb (pounded, pounding) 1 tr & intr (often pound on or at something) to beat or bang it vigorously • pounding on the door. 2 intrans to walk or run with heavy thudding steps. 3 to crush or grind something to a powder. 4 to thump or beat especially with the fists • pounded him senseless. 5 said of the heart: to beat with heavy thumping pulses, especially through fear, excitement, etc
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon punian.

pound something out to produce it by, or as if by, pounding eg a typewriter, etc.