im'poundable
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impound (ɪmˈpaʊnd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to confine (stray animals, illegally parked cars, etc) in a pound |
| 2. | a. to seize (chattels, etc) by legal right |
| b. to take possession of (a document, evidence, etc) and hold in legal custody | |
| 3. | to collect (water) in a reservoir or dam, as for irrigation |
| 4. | to seize or appropriate |
| im'poundable | |
| —adj | |
| im'poundage | |
| —n | |
| im'poundment | |
| —n | |
| im'pounder | |
| —n | |
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