poundage
A charge based on the weight of something in poundsA charge based on the weight of something in pounds.
Meaning
6 senses(countable)A charge based on the weight of something in pounds.
a charge based on weight measured in pounds
(countable)A fee charged for keeping an animal in a pound, or for its release
a fee charged for the recovery of impounded animals
(countable)A weight measured in pounds.
weight expressed in pounds
More meanings 3
(uncountable)Weight, especially body weight.
Eating less chocolate may help you lose a little poundage.
(countable)A charge based on the value of something in pounds sterling.
(uncountable)The keeping of an animal in a pound
Forms
plural: poundagesSynonyms
3 synonyms- placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law:impoundmentimpoundinginternment
Word family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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