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Definition of: impound
(im·pound′) v.t.
1. To shut up in a pound, as a stray dog.
2. To place in custody of a court of law.
3. To collect (water) in a pond, reservoir, etc., as for irrigation.
—im·pound′age (-poun′dij) noun
—im·pound′er noun
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