poundage

/ˈpaʊndɪdʒ/
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Definitions of poundage
  1. noun
    a charge based on weight measured in pounds
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    type of:
    charge
    the price charged for some article or service
  2. noun
    weight expressed in pounds
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    type of:
    weight
    the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
  3. noun
    a fee charged for the recovery of impounded animals
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    type of:
    fee
    a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
  4. noun
    placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law
    synonyms: impounding, impoundment, internment
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    types:
    drug bust, drugs bust
    seizure of illegal drugs by the police
    type of:
    seizure
    the taking possession of something by legal process
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