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to pound

Definition:

To pound can be a verb or noun with multiple senses and usages. As a verb, it can mean to strike or hit repeatedly with force or to crush something by pounding or grinding. As a noun, it refers to a unit of weight in the imperial system, equal to 16 ounces (approximately 0.453 kilograms).

Examples:

Verb (Sense 1):

To strike or hit repeatedly with force:

• He pounded the table in frustration.
• The boxer pounded his opponent with powerful punches.
• She pounded the nail into the wall.

Verb (Sense 2):

To crush something by pounding or grinding:

• She pounded the spices using a mortar and pestle.
• The chef pounded garlic to make a paste.
• He pounded the coffee beans to create a fine powder.

Noun:

A unit of weight in the imperial system:

• A pound equals 16 ounces.
• He weighed the package and it was exactly one pound.
• The recipe calls for half a pound of sugar.

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