1
: a gun throwing a projectile of a specified weight
—used in combination
the ship was armed with six-pounders
2
: one having a usually specified weight or value in pounds
—used in combination
caught a ten-pounder
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Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 13 Dec. 2025
The 6-7, 328-pounder won Gatorade Player of the Year honors in both football and track.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
An 8-pounder will take 1 hour and 20 minutes.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 27 Nov. 2025
The 336-pounder won the Special Teams of the Week award in Week 3 after sealing the Eagles' 33-26 win over the Rams by blocking a field goal and returning it 61 yards for a touchdown.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The 6-1, 238-pounder rushed for 286 yards and 5 touchdowns to rank third on the team behind Washington and quarterback Taylen Green in both categories.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 13 Dec. 2025
The 6-7, 328-pounder won Gatorade Player of the Year honors in both football and track.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
An 8-pounder will take 1 hour and 20 minutes.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 27 Nov. 2025
The 336-pounder won the Special Teams of the Week award in Week 3 after sealing the Eagles' 33-26 win over the Rams by blocking a field goal and returning it 61 yards for a touchdown.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pounder
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“Pounder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pounder. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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