the basic monetary unit of Britain, several Middle Eastern countries, the Sudan, and Cyprus

a monetary unit of the Sudan, worth one-tenth of a dinar

to reduce (something) to powder or pulp by beating or crushing it

Pound the meat to a paste

to strike (something) heavily or repeatedly

He pounded the door with his fists

to move along (a path or route) with heavy steps

The policeman pounds his beat

to strike heavy repeated blows

She pounded angrily on the table

to beat or throb with a heavy rhythm

His heart was pounding with fear

to move with or make a dull repetitive sound

They pounded down the road

an enclosure for animals, esp stray or unlicensed animals

a place where items of personal property, esp illegally parked vehicles, are held until redeemed by the owner

a trap or prison

to confine (esp animals) in an enclosure

archaic to impound (something)