pounder
Collocations
4ADJ.
important
VERB + POUNDER
call, store
POUNDER + NOUN
cheese
PREP.
in, with
Definitions
noun
A vessel in which something is pounded, or an implement used in pounding.
Since we often prefer to pound our own cutlets rather than buy uneven precut cutlets from the store, a meat pounder is an important piece of equipment.
noun
A gun capable of firing a specified weight of shot in pounds.
The ship fired the twelve-pounder twice during the battle.
Something that weighs a specified number of pounds.
The Quarter Pounder with Cheese
"Okay, that's a keeper," Harold said as he netted the 3-pounder and put him on a stringer over the side of the boat.
noun
Something or someone costing so many pounds sterling.
The striker they bought from United was a million-pounder.
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6Since we often prefer to pound our own cutlets rather than buy uneven precut cutlets from the store, a meat pounder is an important piece of equipment.
WiktionaryThe ship fired the twelve-pounder twice during the battle.
WiktionaryThe Quarter Pounder with Cheese
Wiktionary"Okay, that's a keeper," Harold said as he netted the 3-pounder and put him on a stringer over the side of the boat.
WiktionaryThe striker they bought from United was a million-pounder.
WiktionaryDo you know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in Paris?
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