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Rareimpounding
The correct spelling is impounding.
How to pronounce impounding
verb
Say it like: Imp-own-din-g
The correct spelling is impounding. To shut up or place in an enclosure called a pound For example: "His car got impounded after he'd parked illegally."
Usage Examples
“His car got impounded after he'd parked illegally.”
“to impound stray cattle; to impound a document for safe keeping.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To shut up or place in an enclosure called a pound
- 2.To hold back (for example water by a dam)
- 3.To hold in the custody of a court or its delegate
- 4.To collect and hold (funds) for payment of property taxes and insurance on property in which one has a security interest
noun
- 1.An act of impoundment.
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