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    ponderous - Dictionary definition and meaning for word ponderous

    Definition
    (adj) slow and laborious because of weight
    Synonyms : heavy , lumbering
    Example Sentence
    • the heavy tread of tired troops
    • moved with a lumbering sag-bellied trot
    • ponderous prehistoric beasts
    • a ponderous yawn
    Definition
    (adj) having great mass and weight and unwieldiness
    Example Sentence
    • a ponderous stone
    • a ponderous burden
    • ponderous weapons
    Definition
    (adj) labored and dull
    Example Sentence
    • a ponderous speech
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ponderous

Its simple guys, POUND is a unit of weight , we often calculate weight in pounds! 1 Pound = 480 grams

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Its simple guys, POUND is a unit of weight , we often calculate weight in pounds! 1 Pound = 480 grams

POND-erou-S: words in CAPS form PONDS (femina PONDS beauty contest, the contestants are sleek and sexy), ERror(someone who is "heavy" auditoned for the contest)

As big as a POND

ponderous~pondrus(pronunciation);pond+rus= the juice-can(rus) in my hand is having a large quantity of juice as much as water in a pond, because of its over weight i walked slowly/dull.

ponderous=full of pounds=heavy,having great effect

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