1
: a gun throwing a projectile of a specified weight
—used in combination
the ship was armed with six-pounders
2
: one having a usually specified weight or value in pounds
—used in combination
caught a ten-pounder
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Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2026
But in Miami the 6-foot-3, 289-pounder might be used as an edge setter because that’s where the Dolphins need the most help.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
The 6-foot-5, 280-pounder projected to be an interior lineman.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
The 5-foot-10, 196-pounder had a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against Boise State and Minnesota last season.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 8 May 2026
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Noun
The 6-foot-5, 200-pounder scrambled on many occasions as protection broke down.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2026
But in Miami the 6-foot-3, 289-pounder might be used as an edge setter because that’s where the Dolphins need the most help.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
The 6-foot-5, 280-pounder projected to be an interior lineman.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
The 5-foot-10, 196-pounder had a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against Boise State and Minnesota last season.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 8 May 2026
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“Pounder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pounder. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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