noun🔗SharePfundA unit of mass equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces (= 453.592 37 g). Today this value is the most common meaning of "pound" as a unit of weight."The package weighed two pounds. "Das Paket wog zwei Pfund.massunitessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePfundA unit of mass equal to 12 troy ounces (≈ 373.242 g). Today, this is a common unit of weight when measuring precious metals, and is little used elsewhere."The jeweler weighed the gold necklace in pounds to determine its value. "Der Juwelier wog die Goldkette in Pfund, um ihren Wert zu bestimmen.massunitamountbusinesseconomyfinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDas Rautezeichen, die RauteThe symbol # (octothorpe, hash)"My teacher asked us to use the pound symbol in our assignment, so I added the pound sign to the end of the title. "Mein Lehrer bat uns, das Rautezeichen in unserer Aufgabe zu verwenden, also fügte ich das Rautezeichen ans Ende des Titels.signcommunicationnumbercomputingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePfundThe unit of currency used in the United Kingdom and its dependencies. It is divided into 100 pence."My grandmother sent me twenty pounds for my birthday. "Meine Großmutter schickte mir zwanzig Pfund zu meinem Geburtstag.nationeconomyfinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePfundAny of various units of currency used in Egypt and Lebanon, and formerly in the Republic of Ireland, Cyprus and Israel."My uncle, who lives in Lebanon, sent me 500 pounds. "Mein Onkel, der im Libanon lebt, schickte mir 500 Pfund.economyfinancevalueessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePfundAny of various units of currency formerly used in the United States."the Rhode Island pound; the New Hampshire pound"das Pfund von Rhode Island; das Pfund von New HampshireeconomyfinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePfund (als Abkürzung für Pfund-Kraft)Abbreviation for pound-force, a unit of force/weight. Using this abbreviation to describe pound-force is inaccurate and unscientific."The scientist measured the force with a calibrated scale that read in newtons, not pounds. "Der Wissenschaftler maß die Kraft mit einer kalibrierten Waage, die in Newton anzeigte, nicht in Pfund.physicsunitmasssciencetechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTierheim, ZwingerA place for the detention of stray or wandering animals. An animal shelter."The lost dog was taken to the pound. "Der verlorene Hund wurde ins Tierheim gebracht.animalbuildingplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbschleppplatz, VerwahrstelleA place for the detention of automobiles that have been illegally parked, abandoned, etc. Short form of impound."The car was towed to the pound because it was parked illegally in the school zone. "Das Auto wurde auf den Abschleppplatz geschleppt, weil es illegal in der Schulzone geparkt war.vehiclepolicelawplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchleusenkammerA section of a canal between two adjacent locks."The boatman carefully navigated the canal's pound, passing through the water between the two locks. "Der Bootsmann navigierte vorsichtig durch die Schleusenkammer des Kanals und fuhr durch das Wasser zwischen den beiden Schleusen.nauticalareageographyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareReusennetzA kind of fishing net, having a large enclosure with a narrow entrance into which fish are directed by wings spreading outward."The fishermen used a large pound to catch the fish in the bay. "Die Fischer benutzten ein großes Reusennetz, um die Fische in der Bucht zu fangen.fishnauticalagriculturetechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinsperren, verwahrenTo confine in, or as in, a pound; to impound."The farmer had to pound the stray dog because it was running loose in the field. "Der Bauer musste den streunenden Hund einsperren, weil er frei auf dem Feld herumlief.lawpropertyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchlag, HiebA hard blow."The boxer landed a powerful pound to the opponent's jaw. "Der Boxer landete einen kräftigen Schlag auf das Kinn seines Gegners.actionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchlagen, hämmernTo strike hard, usually repeatedly."The angry dog pounded the door repeatedly, trying to get in. "Der wütende Hund schlug wiederholt gegen die Tür und versuchte, hineinzukommen.actionbodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZerkleinern, zerstoßenTo crush to pieces; to pulverize."The chef pounded the garlic cloves to a fine powder before adding them to the sauce. "Der Koch zerkleinerte die Knoblauchzehen zu einem feinen Pulver, bevor er sie der Soße hinzufügte.actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharehinunterschlingen, verdrückenTo eat or drink very quickly."You really pounded that beer!"Du hast das Bier wirklich hinuntergeschlungen!fooddrinkactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZielen, schlagenTo pitch consistently to a certain location."The pitcher has been pounding the outside corner all night."Der Pitcher zielt die ganze Nacht auf die äußere Ecke.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePochen, hämmern(of a body part, generally heart, blood, or head) To beat strongly or throb."As I tiptoed past the sleeping dog, my heart was pounding but I remained silent."Als ich an dem schlafenden Hund vorbeischlich, pochte mein Herz, aber ich blieb still.physiologysensationbodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVögeln, fickenTo penetrate sexually, with vigour."I was pounding her all night!"Ich habe sie die ganze Nacht gevögelt!sexactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStampfen, polternTo advance heavily with measured steps."The hiker pounded up the steep trail, each step deliberate and strong. "Der Wanderer stampfte den steilen Pfad hinauf, jeder Schritt bedacht und kräftig.actionwayessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePoltern, hämmernTo make a jarring noise, as when running."The engine pounds."Der Motor poltert.soundactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAuf ein Pfund wettenTo wager a pound on."My friend decided to pound a pound on the outcome of the school basketball game. "Mein Freund beschloss, einen Pfund auf den Ausgang des Basketballspiels der Schule zu wetten.betgamefinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
