Q: Does the word "pound" mean the same thing in "Pound the roots with a heavy flat stone." and "The salesman pounded the door knocker."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "flare" mean the same thing in "He threw a flare to the fullback who was tackled for a loss." and "Infection can cause a lupus flare."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "hold" mean the same thing in "To carry well, i.e. to hold the head high, with arching neck." and "This theory holds for all irrational numbers."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "treat" mean the same thing in "I like to treat myself to a day at a spa when I am depressed." and "Treat the infection with antibiotics."?

A:
different meanings