Definition

Noun: 1. A fee or charge based on weight, measured in pounds: A payment required for something, calculated according to its weight in pounds. 2. Weight expressed in pounds: The measurement of how heavy something is, stated in the unit of pounds. 3. A fee charged for the recovery of impounded animals: A charge that must be paid to get an animal back after it has been taken and held by authorities. 4. The act of placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law: The legal process of seizing and holding property.

Usage Examples

• As a fee based on weight:

  • The shipping company adds a poundage for any package over 50 lbs.
  • There is an extra poundage charge for heavy luggage on this airline.

• As weight expressed in pounds:

  • The poundage of the shipment was clearly marked on the box.
  • He was proud of the significant poundage he could lift at the gym.

• As a fee for impounded animals:

  • To get your dog back from the shelter, you must pay the poundage and any boarding fees.
  • The city increased the poundage for reclaimed pets to encourage responsible ownership.

• As the act of impounding property:

  • The poundage of the vehicle was necessary due to unpaid parking fines. (This usage is less common in everyday language).

Advanced Usage

• "to levy poundage": to impose or collect a fee based on weight.
  • The port authority can levy poundage on all imported goods.

Variants and Related Words

• Pound (n): The unit of weight or currency.
  • The parcel weighed ten pounds.
• Impound (v): To seize and take legal custody of something.
  • The police can impound your car if you park illegally.
• Impoundment (n): The act of impounding or the state of being impounded.
  • The impoundment of the documents was controversial.

Synonyms

• Fee: A payment made for a service.
• Charge: A price asked for goods or a service.
• Duty: A tax levied on certain goods, especially imports (can be weight-based).
• Toll: A charge payable for permission to use a particular bridge or road (historically, sometimes based on weight).

Related Phrases

• Poundage rate: The specific amount charged per pound.
  • Check the poundage rate before shipping fragile items.
• Subject to poundage: Liable to have a weight-based fee applied.
  • All bulk commodities are subject to poundage.

Noun

1. placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law
2. weight expressed in pounds
3. a fee charged for the recovery of impounded animals
4. a charge based on weight measured in pounds