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

The 6-3, 241-pounder has tremendous athleticism and can run past and through defenders with his amazing speed. —Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026

Omosigho, a 6-1, 235-pounder from Crandall, Texas, spent three seasons at Oklahoma before entering the portal January 8 and transferring to UCLA four days later. —Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026

Rather than explore his professional options again this spring, the 6-foot-11, 236-pounder will lead another push for a national title in 2027 under coach Todd Golden. —Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026

The 6-6, 327-pounder out of Florida owns a rare stew of size, strength, length and explosiveness. —Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 15 Apr. 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