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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Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Indeed, Mundelein senior 165-pounder Michael Vincic said Banda did the work to put himself in this position.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Mapu and Patriots coach have mutual respect Belichick used Mapu in a hybrid linebacker/safety role in 2023, and the 6-foot-3, 230-pounder played extensively his first two seasons, including starting games in 2024.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
McNish, a 6-foot-4, 230-pounder from Wekiva High, originally committed to the Knights in June before changing his mind and de-committing in early October.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
This is a 10 pounders, not that big.
—Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Indeed, Mundelein senior 165-pounder Michael Vincic said Banda did the work to put himself in this position.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Mapu and Patriots coach have mutual respect Belichick used Mapu in a hybrid linebacker/safety role in 2023, and the 6-foot-3, 230-pounder played extensively his first two seasons, including starting games in 2024.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
McNish, a 6-foot-4, 230-pounder from Wekiva High, originally committed to the Knights in June before changing his mind and de-committing in early October.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Pounder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pounder. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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