pound in Latin
pound in Latin is libra, lībra, cūdō — pound means the main unit of currency in the United Kingdom, and a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces (about 454 grams).
pound in Latin
libra
lībra
A unit of mass equal to 12 troy ounces (≈ 373.242 g). Today, this is a common unit of mass when measuring precious metals, and is little used elsewhere.
cūdō
(transitive) To strike hard, usually repeatedly.
pīnsō
(transitive) To strike hard, usually repeatedly.
tundō
(transitive) To strike hard, usually repeatedly.
What does "pound" mean?
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noun The main unit of currency in the United Kingdom, and a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces (about 454 grams).
"The bag of flour weighs about two pounds, so please buy a bigger one."
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noun A place where stray animals, or illegally parked vehicles, are held until claimed.
"Her car was towed to the pound, so she had to collect it after work."
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verb To hit something repeatedly and hard.
"The baker pounded the dough with his fists until it was smooth."
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verb To beat strongly or throb, as a heart or head.
"After running up the stairs, I felt my heart pound in my chest."
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pound in a sentence
- The bag of flour weighs about two pounds, so please buy a bigger one.
- The coffee cost three pounds fifty at the local café.
- Her car was towed to the pound, so she had to collect it after work.
- The council keeps stray dogs at the pound for a week before rehoming them.
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What is "pound" in Latin?
"pound" in Latin is libra, lībra, cūdō. pound means: The main unit of currency in the United Kingdom, and a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces (about 454 grams).
How do you use "pound" in a sentence?
Example: "The bag of flour weighs about two pounds, so please buy a bigger one." In Latin, "pound" is libra, lībra, cūdō.
Are there other ways to say "pound" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 5 translations listed for "pound": libra, lībra, cūdō, pīnsō, tundō.
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