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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Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The 6-foot-5, 247-pounder is a solid run blocker and also reliable in pass protection.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
The 6-foot-7, 220-pounder scored at least 20 points in eight games and had nine double-doubles.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
There's untapped potential here with the 6-foot-2, 250-pounder, who figures to sign a mid-level deal and perhaps a flier contract as Chaisson did last offseason for $5 million.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Air Force commit Joey Favia, a senior 285-pounder and state runner-up at heavyweight, praised Garcia for remaining focused but also having time for his teammates.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The 6-foot-5, 247-pounder is a solid run blocker and also reliable in pass protection.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
The 6-foot-7, 220-pounder scored at least 20 points in eight games and had nine double-doubles.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
There's untapped potential here with the 6-foot-2, 250-pounder, who figures to sign a mid-level deal and perhaps a flier contract as Chaisson did last offseason for $5 million.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
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“Pounder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pounder. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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