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tenpounder

/ˈtɛnpaʊndər/ noun · British & US
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What does tenpounder mean?

noun

A tenpounder was a type of cannon or a unit of weight equal to ten pounds. It can also refer to a person or thing that is impressive or formidable.

Example

"The tenpounder of a cannon boomed loudly across the battlefield."

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