Avoirdupois
Word | AVOIRDUPOIS |
Character | 11 |
Hyphenation | av oir du pois |
Pronunciations | /ˌævɑːdjuːˈpwɑː/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Avoirdupois"
What do we mean by avoirdupois?
Avoirdupois weight. noun
Weight or heaviness, especially of a person. noun
A system of weight in which one pound contains 16 ounces. noun
The weight of anything according to the avoirdupois system: as, his avoirdupois was 150 pounds. noun
Also written averdupois, and often abbreviated to avoir. and avdp. noun
Goods sold by weight.
Avoirdupois weight.
Weight; heaviness.
A system of weights by which coarser commodities are weighed, such as hay, grain, butter, sugar, tea.
The official system of weights used in UK between 1856 and 1963. It had been the customary system in London since 1300 CE. noun
The official system of weights used in USA between 1866 and 1959. noun
Weight; heaviness. noun
A system of weights based on the 16-ounce pound (or 7,000 grains) noun
Excess bodily weight noun
The official system of weights used in the UK between 1856 and 1963. It had been the customary system in London since 1300.
The official system of weights used in the USA between 1866 and 1959.
Weight; heaviness (commonly with humorous intent).
Synonyms and Antonyms for Avoirdupois
- Synonyms for avoirdupois
- Gross Weight Synonyms
- Heft Synonyms
- Beef Synonyms
- Heftiness Synonyms
- Beefiness Synonyms
- Antonyms for avoirdupois
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- Leanness Antonyms
The word "avoirdupois" in example sentences
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