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

And sometimes, during the heat of summer, anglers just want to get out and have some action (five pounders be damned). —Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 3 July 2024

Shopping Comfortable sneakers and safety gear to support your favorite pavement pounders on their next destination race. —Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Nov. 2023

The 6-3, 240 pounder had 51 receptions for 392 yards and was named second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference and second-team All-American by the Walter Camp Foundation. —Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2024

During his playing career the 6-foot, 294 pounder recorded 67 tackles, seven sacks and broke up three passes. —Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024

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