Some technicians record measurements as foot-pound, but using that abbreviation to mean foot-pound force is technically inaccurate and unscientific.

The recipe calls for a 2 avoirdupois pound block of cheese, which we will slice thin.

Don't ask me to pound sand for someone who refuses to help themselves.

The gang gave him an ass pounding for crossing their turf.

They carried the pounding blocks to the courtyard for the traditional mochi-pounding ceremony.

The load cell recorded 1,500 pound-forces during the stress test, confirming the safety margin.

Many pound shops near the station sell seasonal decorations and snacks.

The assayer carefully compared the sample against an assay pound before recording the bullion's purity.

If you're going to take on this risky project, you're in for a penny, in for a pound, so prepare for a long commitment.

She asked for a metric pound of flour for the recipe.