Expounding :: Expounding (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Expoun.

Foot Pound :: Foot pound () A unit of energy, or work, being equal to the work done in raising one pound avoirdupois against the force of gravity the height of one foot..

Foot Poundal :: Foot poundal () A unit of energy or work, equal to the work done in moving a body through one foot against the force of one poundal..

Gepound :: Gepound (n.) See Gipoun.

Impound :: Impound (v. t.) To shut up or place in an inclosure called a pound; hence, to hold in the custody of a court; as, to impound stray cattle; to impound a document for safe keeping..

Impoundage :: Impoundage (n.) The act of impounding, or the state of being impounded..

Impoundage :: Impoundage (n.) The fee or fine for impounding.

Impounded :: Impounded (imp. & p. p.) of Impoun.

Impounder :: Impounder (n.) One who impounds.

Impounding :: Impounding (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Impoun.

Lobspound :: Lobspound (n.) A prison.

Misexpound :: Misexpound (v. t.) To expound erroneously.

Pound :: Pound (v. t.) To strike repeatedly with some heavy instrument; to beat.

Pound :: Pound (v. t.) To comminute and pulverize by beating; to bruise or break into fine particles with a pestle or other heavy instrument; as, to pound spice or salt..

Pound :: Pound (v. i.) To strike heavy blows; to beat.

Pound :: Pound (v. i.) To make a jarring noise, as in running; as, the engine pounds..

Pound :: Pound (n.) An inclosure, maintained by public authority, in which cattle or other animals are confined when taken in trespassing, or when going at large in violation of law; a pinfold..

Pound :: Pound (n.) A level stretch in a canal between locks.

Pound :: Pound (n.) A kind of net, having a large inclosure with a narrow entrance into which fish are directed by wings spreading outward..

Pound :: Pound (v. t.) To confine in, or as in, a pound; to impound..

Pound :: Pound (pl. ) of Poun.

Pound :: Pound (n.) A certain specified weight; especially, a legal standard consisting of an established number of ounces..

Pound :: Pound (n.) A British denomination of money of account, equivalent to twenty shillings sterling, and equal in value to about $4.86. There is no coin known by this name, but the gold sovereign is of the same value..

Pound-breach :: Pound-breach (n.) The breaking of a public pound for releasing impounded animals.

Pound/keeper :: Pound/keeper (n.) The keeper of a pound.

Poundage :: Poundage (n.) A sum deducted from a pound, or a certain sum paid for each pound; a commission..

Poundage :: Poundage (n.) A subsidy of twelve pence in the pound, formerly granted to the crown on all goods exported or imported, and if by aliens, more..

Poundage :: Poundage (n.) The sum allowed to a sheriff or other officer upon the amount realized by an execution; -- estimated in England, and formerly in the United States, at so much of the pound..

Poundage :: Poundage (v. t.) To collect, as poundage; to assess, or rate, by poundage..

Poundage :: Poundage (n.) Confinement of cattle, or other animals, in a public pound..

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