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The correct spelling is pounder.

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noun

Say it like: Pow-nde-r

The correct spelling is pounder. A vessel in which something is pounded, or an implement used in pounding. For example: "The ship fired the twelve-pounder twice during the battle."

Usage Examples

The ship fired the twelve-pounder twice during the battle.

The striker they bought from United was a million-pounder.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A vessel in which something is pounded, or an implement used in pounding.
  2. 2.(in combination) A gun capable of firing a specified weight of shot in pounds.
  3. 3.(in combination) Something that weighs a specified number of pounds.
  4. 4.(in combination) Something or someone costing so many pounds sterling.

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