poundage
pronunciation
How to pronounce poundage in British English:
UK [ˈpaʊndɪdʒ]
How to pronounce poundage in American English:
US [ˈpaʊndɪdʒ]
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- Noun:
- a charge based on weight measured in pounds
- a fee charged for the recovery of impounded animals
- weight expressed in pounds
- placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law
Word Origin
- poundage (n.)
- late 14c., "tax per pound;" 1903 as "weight;" from pound (n.1) + -age.
Example
- 1. A poundage is how buckle ah , can illustrate ?
- 2. I always advise an athlete to extend the rep range-of-motion instead of adding extra poundage .
- 3. Both fighters sport big frames that can easily accommodate the extra poundage , and in fact both will be stronger fighters for it .
- 4. Brush card not to receive poundage .
- 5. Any banks can be dealt with , need shows his id card , do not need poundage .