poundage

1 of 2

noun (1)

pound·​age ˈpau̇n-dij How to pronounce poundage (audio)

poundage

2 of 2

noun (2)

1
: a charge per pound of weight
2
: weight in pounds

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This decrease is attributed to the decrease in poundage sold. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 Both companies are big players in the Gulf’s menhaden netting industry, which represents the largest segment—in terms of sheer poundage—of the region’s larger commercial fishery. Outdoor Life, 21 Sep. 2023 Focusing on structure and efficiency over maximum poundage will be your best approach. Brett Williams, Men's Health, 27 May 2023 Deadlift Mistakes to Avoid While pulling a new PR can be one of the most fulfilling experiences in the gym, sacrificing pure poundage for good form can set you up for injury. Jeff Tomko, Men's Health, 15 June 2023 See all Example Sentences for poundage 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1554, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of poundage was in 1554

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“Poundage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poundage. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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