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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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
The 6-foot-5, 320-pounder was one of two offensive linemen waived by the team Sunday.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2025
The 5-6, 180-pounder is extremely strong for his size.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
The 6-foot, 150-pounder found the end zone 17 times last fall, scoring on offense (13), defense (1) and special teams (3 kick returns) while compiling 2,068 all-purpose yards.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The Raiders’ second-year tight end is their best offensive player, a 6-foot-4, 235-pounder who plays and produces like a wide receiver.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
The 6-foot-5, 320-pounder was one of two offensive linemen waived by the team Sunday.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2025
The 5-6, 180-pounder is extremely strong for his size.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
The 6-foot, 150-pounder found the end zone 17 times last fall, scoring on offense (13), defense (1) and special teams (3 kick returns) while compiling 2,068 all-purpose yards.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2025
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“Pounder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pounder. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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