pound

1. pound (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A unit of weight in various measurement systems.

Example: B-2 bombers are the only plane capable of carrying the Massive Ordinance Penetrator, which experts have highlighted as the only type of bomb potentially capable of destroying Iran’s underground Fordow nuclear facility. Each B-2 bomber is able to carry two of these “bunker buster” bombs, which weigh an impressive 30,000 pounds each.

2. pound (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A unit of weight in various measurement systems.: Various non-English units of measure.

3. pound (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A unit of mass in various measurement systems.: Various non-English units of measure.

4. pound (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To wager a pound on.

Example: ‘Good-bye, my dear!' said Sleary. 'You'll make your fortun, I hope, and none of our poor folkth will ever trouble you, I'll pound it.’