Definitions

1. noun

An enclosure for keeping dogs, especially stray dogs.

“The local animal shelter was converted from an old dogpound.”

2. noun

A place where dogs are kept or trained, especially for racing or fighting.

“The dogpound was notorious for its brutal training methods.”

3. verb

To confine or keep dogs, especially in a dogpound.

“The owner dogpounded the stray animal, but it eventually escaped.”