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

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

This is a 10 pounders, not that big. —Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026

Indeed, Mundelein senior 165-pounder Michael Vincic said Banda did the work to put himself in this position. —Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026

Mapu and Patriots coach have mutual respect Belichick used Mapu in a hybrid linebacker/safety role in 2023, and the 6-foot-3, 230-pounder played extensively his first two seasons, including starting games in 2024. —Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 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