noun
Meaning 1
The symbol £, representing the pound sterling.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Phrase guide
pound sign
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noun
Meaning 2
The symbol # on a telephone.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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noun
Meaning 3
The symbol #, denoting weight in pounds.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
Examples
- A bag of peanuts is marked "5^#".
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noun
Meaning 4
a symbol for a unit of currency (especially for the pound sterling in Great Britain)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: pound
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: symbol
History
Etymology
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