Pound Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms - Vocabopedia

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Pound [pound]

NOUN, VERB

Verb

Strike or hit heavily and repeatedly.

Noun

The basic monetary unit of the UK, equal to 100 pence.

Example

“We were pounding our elbows at the desk.”

“She asked for hundred pounds.”

Synonyms

Beat, Strike, Batter, Punch, Pummel, Bash, Wallop, Thwack

Antonyms

Protect, Secure, Safeguard, Security