HyperDic: poundage

English > 4 senses of the word poundage:
NOUNpossessionpoundagea charge based on weight measured in pounds
possessionpoundagea fee charged for the recovery of impounded animals
attributepoundageweight expressed in pounds
actpoundage, impoundment, impounding, internmentplacing private property in the custody of an officer of the law
poundage > pronunciation
Soundspaw'ndihjh
Rhymesabridge ... yardage: 133 rhymes with ihjh...
English > poundage: 4 senses > noun 1, possession
MeaningA charge based on weight measured in pounds.
BroaderchargeThe price charged for some article or service
English > poundage: 4 senses > noun 2, possession
MeaningA fee charged for the recovery of impounded animals.
BroaderfeeA fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
English > poundage: 4 senses > noun 3, attribute
Meaningweight expressed in pounds.
BroaderweightThe vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
English > poundage: 4 senses > noun 4, act
Meaningplacing private property in the custody of an officer of the law.
Synonymsimpoundment, impounding, internment
Categorylaw, jurisprudenceThe collection of rules imposed by authority
Narrowerdrug bust, drugs bustseizure of illegal drugs by the police
BroaderseizureThe taking possession of something by legal process
Spanishconfiscación, embargo, inmovilización
Catalanconfiscació, embarg
Verbspoundshut up or confine in any enclosure or within any bounds or limits

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