1. Noun
One who, or that which, pounds, as a stamp in an ore mill.
2. Noun
An instrument used for pounding; a pestle.
3. Noun
A person or thing, so called with reference to a certain number of pounds in value, weight, capacity, etc.; as, a cannon carrying a twelve-pound ball is called a twelve pounder.
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