pounder

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noun (1)

pound·​er ˈpau̇n-dər How to pronounce pounder (audio)
1
: a tool used for pounding
2
: one that pounds

pounder

2 of 2

noun (2)

1
: a gun throwing a projectile of a specified weight
—used in combination
the ship was armed with six-pounders
2
: one having a usually specified weight or value in pounds
—used in combination
caught a ten-pounder

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Mourmouras has caught a couple big bluefins this year, including a 600-pounder. — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026 But injuries to Zach Sieler and Kenneth Grant have created valuable playing time, and the 6-foot-5, 285-pounder has been impressive in his elevated role. — Omar Kelly august 25, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026 Sellers has rare explosiveness for a 240-plus-pounder and flexes a power arm, which shows in both his velocity and distance as a passer. — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 The 5-foot-11, 180-pounder makes booming kickoffs, was 50 of 51 on PATs last season and made seven field goals. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pounder

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1665, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of pounder was before the 12th century

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“Pounder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pounder. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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