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Term: lb pound

Definition:

A unit of weight in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 16 ounces or 0.4536 kilograms.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun - General weight measurement.

This sense refers to the general use of pound as a unit of weight measurement.

Example Sentences:

1. I bought two pounds of apples from the grocery store.
2. The human brain weighs about three pounds on average.

Sense 2:

Noun - Currency symbol.

This sense refers to "lb" symbol being used as an abbreviation for the currency pound.

Example Sentences:

1. The exchange rate for USD to GBP is currently $1.38 per lb.
2. He had to convert his euros to lbs when traveling to England.

Sense 3:

Verb - Pound forcefully.

This sense refers to the action of pounding or striking something with force.

Example Sentences:

1. She used a hammer to pound the nails into the wall.
2. The boxer skillfully pounded his opponent in the ring.

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