poundage

/ˈpaʊndɪdʒ/

Definitions of poundage

1. noun

   a charge based on weight measured in pounds
   type of:

   charge

   the price charged for some article or service
2. noun

   weight expressed in pounds
   type of:

   weight

   the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
3. noun

   a fee charged for the recovery of impounded animals
   type of:

   fee

   a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
4. noun

   placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law
   synonyms: impounding, impoundment, internment

   types:

   drug bust, drugs bust

   seizure of illegal drugs by the police

   type of:

   seizure

   the taking possession of something by legal process