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)
attach11confiscate17seize14sequester18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
take8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Place or shut up in a pound
Example: "Pound the cows so they don't stray"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pound8Impound - 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."
Word Game Points
Is IMPOUND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, impound is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordIMPOUND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is IMPOUND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, impound is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordIMPOUND has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
