Definition

A tool or device used for pounding or crushing something, or a person or thing that pounds.

Example

The chef used a heavy pounder to crush the garlic for the recipe.

Conversation

I just bought a new pounder for the kitchen.

That's cool! What do you plan to use it for?

I want to make some homemade sauces and pastes.

Sounds delicious! A good pounder will definitely help with that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pounder → It is formed from "pound" (from Old English "pund", meaning a unit of weight) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A pounder is a person or thing that pounds or crushes something, often referring to a tool or device used for pounding.

Memory Tip

Think of a person who pounds or crushes something, as the '-er' indicates a person and 'pound' refers to the act of applying force to crush.

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