pounder
noun
Simple meaning
A vessel in which something is pounded, or an implement used in pounding.
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈpaʊndɚ
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Definition
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noun
A vessel in which something is pounded, or an implement used in pounding.
used only in combination
Something weighing a given number of pounds
in combination
Something or someone costing so many pounds sterling.
in combination
A gun capable of firing a specified weight of shot in pounds.
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- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
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An artillery gun that throws a shot weighing four pounds.
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