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pound sterling
noun(pound)
any of various units of mass and weight; specifically : a unit now in general use among English-speaking peoples equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces or 7000 grains or 0.4536 kilogram
pound sterling
noun(pound)
the basic monetary unit of the United Kingdom —called also pound sterling
pound sterling
noun(pound)
any of numerous basic monetary units of other countries (such as Egypt, Lebanon, Syria)
pound sterling
noun(pound)
an enclosure for animals; especially : a public enclosure for stray or unlicensed animals
pound sterling
noun(pound)
a depot for holding impounded personal property until redeemed by the owner
pound sterling
noun(pound)
a place or condition of confinement
pound sterling
noun(pound)
an act or sound of pounding

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