noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A charge based on the weight of something in pounds. countable
2. 2
   a fee charged for keeping an animal in a pound, or for its release countable
3. 3
   placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law wordnet
4. 4
   A charge based on the value of something in pounds sterling. countable
5. 5
   the keeping of an animal in a pound uncountable

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6. 6
   weight expressed in pounds wordnet
7. 7
   A weight measured in pounds. countable
8. 8
   a fee charged for the recovery of impounded animals wordnet
9. 9
   Weight, especially body weight. uncountable

   "Eating less chocolate may help you lose a little poundage."

10. 10
    a charge based on weight measured in pounds wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   To collect, as poundage; to assess, or rate, by poundage.

Synonyms

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accommodationavoirdupoisbeefbeefinessburdencapacity

Example

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"Eating less chocolate may help you lose a little poundage."

Etymology

From pound + -age.

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