POUNDER
\pˈa͡ʊndə], \pˈaʊndə], \p_ˈaʊ_n_d_ə]\
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One who, or that which, pounds, as a stamp in an ore mill.
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An instrument used for pounding; a pestle.
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A person or thing, so called with reference to a certain number of pounds in value, weight, capacity, etc.; as, a cannon carrying a twelve-pound ball is called a twelve pounder.
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