poundage

Meaning

Noun

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.

Verb

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

Synonyms

impoundment

commission

internment

impounding

percentage

%

procurement

purveyance

rake off

rate

ratio

stores

attachment

supply

detainment

imprisonment

kickback

Translations

الضريبة

confiscació

embarg

Anteil pro Pfund

Arrest

Beschlagnahme

Diskontsatz

Festnahme

Gewahrsam

Haft

Kommission

Konfiszierung

Obhut

Provision

Prozentsatz

%

Etymology

From pound + -age.