impound

Definitions

1. A place in which impounded things are stored.
   countable, uncountable
2. The state of being impounded.
   uncountable
3. That which has been impounded.
   countable, uncountable
4. Amounts collected from a debtor and held by one with a security interest in property for payment of property taxes and insurance.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“"You're gonna drive⟳ me to the impound so I can get⟳ my car?"”

“I already checked that out, and Keller has never called to get⟳ it out of impound.”

“He handed the keys to the woman and pointed toward the corner of the lot where the impounds were stored.”

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