Definition of Poundage

1. Noun. A charge based on weight measured in pounds.

Generic synonyms: Charge

2. Noun. A fee charged for the recovery of impounded animals.
Generic synonyms: Fee

3. Noun. Weight expressed in pounds.
Generic synonyms: Weight

4. Noun. Placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law.
Exact synonyms: Impounding, Impoundment, Internment
Generic synonyms: Seizure
Specialized synonyms: Drug Bust, Drugs Bust
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Derivative terms: Impound, Impound, Pound

Definition of Poundage

1. n. A sum deducted from a pound, or a certain sum paid for each pound; a commission.

2. v. t. To collect, as poundage; to assess, or rate, by poundage.

3. n. Confinement of cattle, or other animals, in a public pound.

Definition of Poundage

1. the act of impounding [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Poundage

poultries
poultry
poultryman
poultrymen
poults
pounce
pounced
pouncer
pouncers
pounces
pouncet
pouncets
pouncing
pound
pound-foolish
poundage (current term)
poundages
poundal
poundals
poundcake
poundcakes
pounded
pounder
pounders
pounding
pounds
pounds per square inch
pound cake
pound net
pound off

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