What does "pound" mean?

In addition to the idioms beginning with pound, also see in for a penny, in for a pound; penny wise, pound foolish.

See pound in WNW Idioms

pound out

to flatten, smooth, etc. by pounding
1. to play, as on a piano, with a very heavy touch
2. to produce, as on a typewriter, by intense, unremitting effort

pound one's ear

Slang to sleep

pound the pavement

Slang to walk the streets, as in looking for work

See pound in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

pound the pavement

Slang

To travel the streets on foot, especially in search of work.

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