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Definition of pounder

pounder

/ˈpaʊn.dər/
pound · er
Plural:pounders
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pounder Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Something weighing a specified number of pounds, or a cannon firing a shot of a specified weight in pounds (usually used in combination with a number).

Example

"The angler proudly held up a ten-pounder for the tournament photograph."

2

A heavy tool, pestle, or mechanical instrument used for crushing, pulverizing, or beating substances.

Example

"The chef used a wooden pounder to flatten the cutlets before breading them."

3

A person or thing that strikes, beats, or treads heavily and repeatedly.

Example

"As a relentless baseline pounder, the tennis player wore down opponents from the back of the court."

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• Nearby Words

pound cake
poundage
poundcake
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poundshop
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pounder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pounder
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