tenpounder
tenpounder Lexical Profile
tenpounder Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An animal, person, or object that weighs exactly or approximately ten pounds.
"She gave birth to a healthy tenpounder, much to the surprise of the delivery nurses."
A slender, silvery marine fish of the family Elopidae (often Elops saurus), found in tropical and subtropical coastal waters and estuaries, noted for its jumping ability when hooked.
"While casting near the mangroves, the angler hooked a spirited tenpounder that leaped high out of the water."
A historical cannon or artillery piece designed to fire a ten-pound solid shot or projectile.
"The fortress was defended by several cast-iron tenpounders positioned along the upper battlements."
• Rhymes for tenpounder
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the noun phrase 'ten pounds' combined with the suffix '-er'. Used to describe entities defined by this weight, historically applied to cannons, later to fish and infants.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.