pounder

1 of 2

noun (1)

pound·​er ˈpau̇n-dər 

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

Examples of pounder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Mapu and Patriots coach have mutual respect Belichick used Mapu in a hybrid linebacker/safety role in 2023, and the 6-foot-3, 230-pounder played extensively his first two seasons, including starting games in 2024. —Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026

McNish, a 6-foot-4, 230-pounder from Wekiva High, originally committed to the Knights in June before changing his mind and de-committing in early October. —Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026

One of Miller’s cornermen seemingly notified him of the situation just as the third round was about to begin, prompting the 318-pounder to stand, shrug to the crowd cartoonishly and peel the toupee off his head. —Matt Moret, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026

Then the lineup rolled back to the top — and the Bears’ two outstanding 106-pounders. —Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026

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

Rhymes for pounder

• flounder
• founder
• rounder
• sounder
• cofounder
• compounder
• expounder
• profounder