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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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
The senior 144-pounder navigated a wide range of complex emotions heading into the biggest match of his life.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
A little undersized at linebacker, the 5-10, 210-pounder, who is coming off his sophomore season, had 31 tackles.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
One of them, senior 140-pounder Luke Menzimer, will get to upgrade his letterman’s jacket with a CIF championship patch.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The 6-4, 243-pounder could be used in a hybrid role with his rare gift of elite power and speed.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
The senior 144-pounder navigated a wide range of complex emotions heading into the biggest match of his life.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
A little undersized at linebacker, the 5-10, 210-pounder, who is coming off his sophomore season, had 31 tackles.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
One of them, senior 140-pounder Luke Menzimer, will get to upgrade his letterman’s jacket with a CIF championship patch.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
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“Pounder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pounder. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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