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pounder
2[ poun-der ]
-pounder
/ ˈpaʊndə /
noun
- something weighing a specified number of pounds
a 200-pounder
- something worth a specified number of pounds
a ten-pounder
- a gun that discharges a shell weighing a specified number of pounds
a two-pounder
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
McDonald’s has temporarily removed quarter pounders and fresh, slivered onions from the menu in about a fifth of its US stores due to an outbreak of deadly E. coli poisoning.
Drawing on its history of menu enhancements, the burger giant launched the Cheesy Jalapeno Bacon quarter pounder in July and brought back the fan-favorite Spicy Chicken McNuggets to menus in September.
Cullen was a "beach pounder," and one of his duties was patrolling the three-mile stretch of desolate shoreline for any suspicious activity.
The 6 foot 2, 230 pounder is a dynamic defender — an aggressive tackler with a high motor, and boasting enough speed and agility to keep pace in coverage with skill players.
The 6-foot-4, 270 pounder’s first interception of his career came in the first quarter on a play in which he dropped into coverage and broke quickly on a sideline throw to a running back.
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