(pound) noun
1. A variable unit of weight (symbol lb.): the avoirdupois pound is 16 ounces, 7,000 grains, or 453.59 grams; the troy pound, 12 ounces, 5,760 grains, or 373.24 grams.
2. An English money of account, equal to 20 shillings; specifically, a pound sterling (symbol £). See SOVEREIGN. [OE pūnd <L pondus weight]

(pound) noun
1. A place, enclosed by authority, in which stray or trespassing cattle and distrained cattle or goods are left till redeemed; also, a similar enclosure for stray dogs.
2. An enclosed shelter for cattle or sheep.
3. A trap for wild animals.
4. An area or place in which to catch or stow fish; a poundnet.
—v.t. To confine in or as in a pound; impound; restrain. [OE pund(fald) pinfold]
—pound′keep′er (-kē′pər) noun

(pound) v.t.
1. To strike heavily and repeatedly, as with a hammer; beat.
2. To reduce to a pulp or powder by beating; pulverize; triturate.
3. To teach or impress by constant repetition: to pound facts into someone's head.
4. To walk tediously or heavily: to pound a beat.
—v.i.
5. To strike heavy, repeated blows: with on, at, etc.
6. To move or proceed heavily or vigorously.
7. To rise and fall heavily, as a ship in rough water.
8. To throb heavily or resoundingly: Her heart was pounding from fear and excitement.
—noun
1. A heavy blow; thump; thud.
2. The act of pounding. See synonyms under BEAT. [OE punian]
—pound′er noun

(pound), Sir Dudley,
1877–1943, English admiral in World War II.
—Ezra Loomis,
1885–1972, U.S. poet.
—Louise,
1872–1958, U.S. linguist.
—Roscoe,
1870–1964, U.S. jurist; brother of Louise.