pounder

1 of 2

noun (1)

pound·​er ˈpau̇n-dər 

1

: a tool used for pounding

2

: one that pounds

pounder

2 of 2

noun (2)

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

Examples of pounder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Perkins made his name as an edge rusher at LSU, but the 6-1, 220-pounder is probably too small for anything other than spot duty on the outside in the NFL. —Josh Kendall, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026

Depth at that spot has allowed the 6-foot-3, 260-pounder to move to what may be his more natural position. —Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026

The 6-4, 300 pounder, who grew up in Canada, was named second-team All ACC last season. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026

By DeAnna Taylor December 13, 2023 24 Great Gifts That Will Help Your Running Friends Go the Distance Comfortable sneakers and safety gear to support your favorite pavement pounders on their next destination race. —Megan Dubois, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1665, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for pounder

• flounder
• founder
• rounder
• sounder
• cofounder
• compounder
• expounder
• profounder