pound

²pound

noun

Definition of POUND

1

a : an enclosure for animals; especially : a public enclosure for stray or unlicensed animals <a dog pound> b : a depot for holding impounded personal property until redeemed by the owner <a car pound>

2

: a place or condition of confinement

3

: an enclosure within which fish are kept or caught; especially : the inner compartment of a fish trap or pound net

Origin of POUND

Middle English, enclosure, from Old English pund-

First Known Use: 14th century