Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pounder

noun
/ˈpaʊndər/
Definition
A pounder is someone or something that pounds or crushes materials down into smaller pieces or a specific weight.
Examples
  • The chef used a meat pounder to tenderize the steak.
  • He picked up a one-pound package of flour, it was his favorite brand.
Meaning
The term can refer to a person who pounds, such as in cooking or construction, or it can be used informally to describe something that weighs a pound, often in the context of measuring or weighing items.
Synonyms
  • crusher
  • pounder (as a weight)
  • hammer