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1. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › by+the+poundBy the pound - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

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   Definition of by the pound in the Idioms Dictionary. by the pound phrase. What does by the pound expression mean? ... all manner of (people or things) in a manner of ...

2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPOUND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   POUND definition: 1. the standard unit of money used in the UK and some other countries: 2. the value of the UK…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › poundPound Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   pound: [noun] a depot for holding impounded personal property until redeemed by the owner.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionpound noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   the strength/weakness of the pound against other currencies; The pound fell sharply to a record low against the yen. The pound closed (= finished the day's trading) slightly down at $1.534. a run on the pound (= when many people sell pounds and the value of the pound falls) weight

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPOUND | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   POUND meaning: 1. the standard unit of money used in the UK and some other countries: 2. the value of the UK…. Learn more.

6. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › poundpound - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jul 31, 2024 · A unit of mass equal to 12 troy ounces (≈ 373.242 g). Today, this is a common unit of mass when measuring precious metals, and is little used elsewhere. Ellipsis of pound force. ( informal, non-scientific) Short for pound-force. The unit of currency used in the United Kingdom and its dependencies.

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › pound_v3pound, v.³ meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb pound, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is used in English regional dialect. pound has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. measurement (late 1500s) betting (1810s) coins and banknotes (1870s)

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   What does pound mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! POUND definition: 1. the standard unit of money used in the UK and some other countries: 2. the value of the UK…. Learn more.

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   Is a pound a unit of weight?

   • Today this value is the most common meaning of "pound" as a unit of weight. Research shows that retaining even one or two pounds after giving birth can make problems more likely in a subsequent pregnancy, experts said, with women who have several children facing a "slippery slope" if they continue to gain weight each time.

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   What is a pound currency?

   • Any of various units of currency formerly used in the United States . He knocked out cans of warm cola at two pound fifty a time. Internationally, the "pound" has most commonly referred to the UK pound, £, (pound sterling). The other currencies were usually distinguished in some way, e.g., the "Irish pound" or the "punt".

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   What is a pound dog?

   • pound (plural pounds) A place for the detention of stray or wandering animals . Mr. Sarnoff also sent to the pound one of the best-known dogs in the world. Nipper, the black-and-white terrier usually depicted peering with head cocked into the horn of a Victrola, listening for “His Master's Voice,” was de-emphasized as a corporate symbol.

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