pounder

pounder

See also: Pounder

English

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Etymology 1

    From pound (verb) + -er (agent suffix).

    Noun

    pounder (plural pounders)

    1. A vessel in which something is pounded, or an implement used in pounding.
      • 2014, The Cook's Illustrated Meat Book:
        Since we often prefer to pound our own cutlets rather than buy uneven precut cutlets from the store, a meat pounder is an important piece of equipment.
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    Etymology 2

      From pound (measure of weight) + -er.

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      Noun

      pounder (plural pounders)

      1. (in combination) A gun capable of firing a specified weight of shot in pounds.
        The ship fired the twelve-pounder twice during the battle.
      2. (in combination) Something that weighs a specified number of pounds.
        The Quarter Pounder with Cheese
        • 1970, Field & Stream, volume 75, number 7, page 76:
          "Okay, that's a keeper," Harold said as he netted the 3-pounder and put him on a stringer over the side of the boat.
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      Etymology 3

        From pound (unit of money, measure of value) + -er.

        Noun

        pounder (plural pounders)

        1. (in combination) Something or someone costing so many pounds sterling.
          The striker they bought from United was a million-pounder.

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