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pound noun

  /paʊnd/
  • A unit of mass equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces (= 453.592 g). Today this value is the most common meaning of "pound" as a unit of weight.
  • A unit of currency in various currency systems
  • Any of various units of currency formerly used in the United States.
 punt

pound noun

  /paʊnd/
  • A place for the detention of stray or wandering animals.
 garraí gabhainn, póna
  • (UK) A place for the detention of automobiles that have been illegally parked, abandoned, etc.
 póna

pound verb

  /paʊnd/
  • (transitive) To strike hard, usually repeatedly.
 tuargain
pound sterling
punt steirling
in for a penny, in for a pound
ó loisc mé an choinneal loiscfidh mé an t-orlach
dog pound
póna madraí
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