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poundages

poundages is the plural of poundage.

Meaning of poundage

Noun (1)

poundage (countable and uncountable, plural poundages)

  1. (countable) A charge based on the weight of something in pounds.
  2. (countable) A charge based on the value of something in pounds sterling.
  3. (countable) A weight measured in pounds.
  4. (uncountable) Weight, especially body weight.
    • Eating less chocolate may help you lose a little poundage.

Noun (2)

poundage (countable and uncountable, plural poundages)

  1. (countable) a fee charged for keeping an animal in a pound, or for its release
  2. (uncountable) the keeping of an animal in a pound

See all 7 meanings of poundage

Questions about poundages

What is poundages the plural of?
Poundages is the plural of poundage.

Words near poundages in the dictionary

  1. pound-mass
  2. pound-shop
  3. poundable
  4. poundage
  5. poundaged
  6. poundages
  7. poundaging
  8. poundal
  9. poundals
  10. Poundbury
  11. poundcake

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