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 recipe calls for two pounds of flour. "Das Rezept verlangt nach zwei Pfund Mehl.massunitamountvaluescienceChat 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 carefully weighed the gold bullion in pounds before offering a price. "Der Juwelier wog das Goldbarren sorgfältig in Pfund, bevor er einen Preis anbot.massunitamountscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDas Symbol # (Doppelkreuz, Raute)The symbol # (octothorpe, hash)"When entering a phone number, you can use the pounds symbol (#) to navigate the menu options. "Bei der Eingabe einer Telefonnummer können Sie das Symbol # verwenden, um durch die Menüoptionen zu navigieren.signcommunicationwritingnumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePfundThe unit of currency used in the United Kingdom and its dependencies. It is divided into 100 pence."I need to save up twenty pounds to buy the new video game. "Ich muss zwanzig Pfund sparen, um das neue Videospiel zu kaufen.economyfinanceChat 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."When visiting Egypt, remember to exchange your dollars for Egyptian pounds. "Denken Sie bei einem Besuch in Ägypten daran, Ihre Dollars in ägyptische Pfund umzutauschen.worldeconomyfinanceChat 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 Rhode Island Pfund; das New Hampshire PfundeconomyfinancebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePfund (als Einheit der Kraft/Gewicht)Abbreviation for pound-force, a unit of force/weight. Using this abbreviation to describe pound-force is inaccurate and unscientific."The label on the box incorrectly stated the shipping weight as "50 pounds" instead of "50 lbf" (pound-force). "Auf dem Etikett auf der Schachtel stand fälschlicherweise das Versandgewicht mit „50 Pfund“ anstelle von „50 lbf“ (Pfund-Kraft).physicsmassunitsciencetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTierheim, ZwingerA place for the detention of stray or wandering animals. An animal shelter."Many lost dogs and cats end up at the city's pounds, hoping to be reunited with their owners. "Viele verlorene Hunde und Katzen landen im Tierheim der Stadt und hoffen, wieder mit ihren Besitzern vereint zu werden.animalplacebuildingorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbschleppplatz, VerwahrstelleA place for the detention of automobiles that have been illegally parked, abandoned, etc. Short form of impound."After being parked illegally for three days, the car was taken to one of the city's pounds. "Nachdem das Auto drei Tage lang illegal geparkt hatte, wurde es zu einem der städtischen Abschleppplätze gebracht.policepropertyvehiclelawplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchleusenbeckenA section of a canal between two adjacent locks."The narrowboat slowly navigated the series of pounds, rising and falling with each lock. "Das schmale Boot navigierte langsam durch die Schleusenbecken und stieg und sank mit jeder Schleuse.nauticalareastructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareReusen, StellnetzeA kind of fishing net, having a large enclosure with a narrow entrance into which fish are directed by wings spreading outward."The fisherman checked the pounds near the shore, hoping for a large catch guided into the net's enclosure by its long wings. "Der Fischer kontrollierte die Reusen in Ufernähe und hoffte auf einen großen Fang, der durch die langen Flügel in den Netzbereich geleitet wurde.fishnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinsperren, verwahrenTo confine in, or as in, a pound; to impound."The farmer will pound the stray dogs if they continue to chase his sheep. "Der Bauer wird die streunenden Hunde einsperren, wenn sie weiterhin seine Schafe jagen.propertylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchlag, HiebA hard blow."The boxer absorbed several pounds to the body during the fight, leaving him winded. "Der Boxer steckte während des Kampfes mehrere Schläge auf den Körper ein, was ihn außer Atem brachte.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchlagen, hämmernTo strike hard, usually repeatedly."The carpenter pounds the nail into the wood with a hammer. "Der Zimmermann schlägt den Nagel mit einem Hammer in das Holz.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZerkleinern, zermahlenTo crush to pieces; to pulverize."The chef uses a mortar and pestle to pound the spices into a fine powder. "Der Koch verwendet einen Mörser und Stößel, um die Gewürze zu einem feinen Pulver zu zerkleinern.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharehinunterschlingen, verschlingenTo eat or drink very quickly."You really pounded that beer!"Du hast das Bier wirklich hinuntergeschlungen!fooddrinkactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZielen, werfenTo 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.sportChat 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, hämmerte mein Herz, aber ich blieb still.bodyphysiologysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVögeln, fickenTo penetrate sexually, with vigour."I was pounding her all night!"Ich habe sie die ganze Nacht gefickt!sexactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStampfen, polternTo advance heavily with measured steps."The elephant pounds across the savanna. "Der Elefant stampft über die Savanne.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePoltern, stampfenTo make a jarring noise, as when running."The engine pounds."Der Motor poltert.soundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAuf ein Pfund setzenTo wager a pound on."I'll pound a pound that Maria will win the race. "Ich setze einen Pfund darauf, dass Maria das Rennen gewinnen wird.betbusinesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
