Definition of "poundage" [pound•age]

• A tax or commission based on value per pound sterling. (noun)
• A rate or charge based on weight in pounds. (noun)
• Weight measured in pounds. (noun)
• Confinement of animals in a pound. (noun)
• A fee charged for the redemption of impounded animals or other property. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "If the poundage is at least 60/65 you should be fine till you get your finances back together."
• "I would go to an archery shop nearby and shoot several bows and get a feel of what poundage is comfortable."
• "Yes | No | Report from muskiemaster wrote 12 weeks 6 days ago best to take it to a professional, but make sure that your poundage is pretty good and that you aren't shooting to heavy of a arrow."