Pound
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Short for pound-force, a unit of force/weight. A unit of mass equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces (= 453.592 37 g) A unit of mass equal to 12 troy ounces (≈ 373.242 g). The symbol (octothorpe, hash) The unit of currency of used in the United Kingdom and its dependencies. Any of various units of currency used in Cyprus; Egypt; Lebanon; and formerly in the Republic of Ireland and Israel. A place for the detention of stray or wandering animals. A place for the detention of automobiles that have been illegally parked, abandoned, etc. The part of a canal between two locks, and therefore at the same water level. A hard blow.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To strike (something or someone) hard repeatedly. To crush to pieces; to pulverize. To eat or drink very quickly. To pitch consistently to a certain location.
Example sentence: A pound invested in energy efficiency buys seven times more energy solution than a pound invested in nuclear power.
Lb
Part of speech: abbreviation
Definition: A pound (unit of weight).