apothecaries' weight |
a system of weights used to dispense drugs. |
atomic weight |
the average weight of one atom of a given element, expressed in atomic mass units. |
avoirdupois weight |
a system of weight based on a pound equal to sixteen ounces or to 453.59 grams. |
carry one's weight |
to work and produce results as well as everyone else; contribute one's fair share to some effort. |
carry weight |
to have influence, importance, or authority. |
dead weight |
the unrelieved weight of any inert mass, esp. a human or animal body. [3 definitions] |
gross weight |
the entire weight of a package, shipment, or the like, including materials such as packaging. |
molecular weight |
the sum of all the atomic weights of the atoms in a molecule. |
pull one's weight |
to do one's share of work. |
put on weight |
to add to one's body weight. |
throw weight |
the payload, or carrying capacity, of a ballistic missile, including the weight of its warheads and guidance systems. |
troy weight |
a system of weight based on a pound equal to twelve ounces or 373.24 grams, used for precious metals and gems. |