pound

noun1 of 2

unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or 0.4536 kg

• “As soon as he sees her, his heart starts pounding.”Tatoeba
• “He pounded the table in a fit of anger.”Tatoeba

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verb2 of 2

To strike hard, usually repeatedly.