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IMPOUND

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Impound.

Impound - as a verb

Take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority

Example: "The fbi seized the drugs"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attachconfiscateseizesequester
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
take
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Place or shut up in a pound

Example: "Pound the cows so they don't stray"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pound

Impound - as a noun

A place in which things are impounded

A state of being impounded

That which has been impounded

Amounts collected from a debtor and held by one with a security interest in property for payment of property taxes and insurance

Example Sentences

"The police impounded the stolen car."
"Customs agents impound illegal drugs at the border."
"The animal control officer impounded the stray dog."
"The court ordered to impound all relevant documents for the trial."
"The city impounded abandoned vehicles on the streets."
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Word Game Points

Is IMPOUND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, impound is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

IMPOUND has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is IMPOUND a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, impound is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
IMPOUND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is IMPOUND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, impound is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
IMPOUND has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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