pounder
2 synonyms for pounder, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A tool or vessel used for pounding or crushing something.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use pounder
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
quarter-pounder
meat pounder
Etymology
Formed from pound + the agent suffix -er, meaning "one that pounds" or "one that weighs a certain number of pounds."
Full origin of pounder →Frequently asked questions
What does “pounder” mean?
The word “pounder” means a tool or vessel used for pounding or crushing something. In plain terms, something defined by pounding, or by weighing a certain number of pounds — most familiar from burger names like "quarter-pounder".
How do you pronounce “pounder”?
“Pounder” is pronounced POWN-duh (/ˈpaʊndɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “pounder” in a sentence?
Here is “pounder” used in a sentence: “She used a wooden pounder to tenderize the meat.”
What part of speech is “pounder”?
“Pounder” is a noun.
How many meanings does “pounder” have?
“Pounder” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tool or vessel used for pounding or crushing something.
Related words
64-pounder
four-pounder
full-pounder
half-pounder
nine-pounder
quarter-pounder
ten-pounder
third-pounder
three-pounder
twelve-pounder
