Impound Definition & Meaning
impound
- verb
- take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority; "The FBI seized the drugs"; "The customs agents impounded the illegal shipment"; "The police confiscated the stolen artwork"
- place or shut up in a pound; "pound the cows so they don't stray"
"Impound" in song lyrics
See how impound is used in real songs:
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"Bailed me out of jail and got my car out the impound"
Elzhi — One Love -
"pittsburgh police impound"
AOL — AOL -
"greensboro impound"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with impound
Usage tips for "impound"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does impound mean?
- take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority; "The FBI seized the drugs"; "The customs agents impounded the illegal shipment"; "The police confiscated the stolen artwork" place or shut up in a pound; "pound the cows so they don't stray"
- What part of speech is impound?
- Impound is a verb.
- How many definitions does impound have?
- Impound has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).