impound (v.)

  1. 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

    [ Syn: attach , sequester , confiscate , seize ]

  2. place or shut up in a pound; pound the cows so they dont stray

    [ Syn: pound ]

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