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pound (1)
pound (2)
pound (3)
pound cake
pound cost averaging
pound-foolish
pound out
pound scots
pound sign
pound sterling
poundage (1)
poundage (2)
poundal
pour
pour-over will
pour point
pourboire
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pound sign
pound sign (plural pound signs)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. U.S. the symbol #: the symbol (#), especially on a telephone keypad or computer keyboard.
Canadian term  hash1
2. symbol for money: the symbol (£) which indicates pound sterling
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