four pounder

/ˈfɔr ˈpaʊndər/
noun
  1. A gun or cannon that fires a shot weighing four pounds.
    • The museum displayed a restored four-pounder from the Revolutionary War.
    • Sailors loaded the four-pounder with powder and shot.
    • The four-pounder was a common naval cannon in the 18th century.
  2. Something that weighs four pounds.
    • She bought a four-pounder roast for the family dinner.
    • He caught a nice four-pounder bass at the lake.
    • The baby was a healthy four-pounder at birth.
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