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hundredweight Definition


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hundredweight
noun
    (Brit)
    hundredweight, hundredweights
    1. A measure of weight equal to 112 pounds (50.8kg). Also called long hundredweight.
Derivative: short hundredweight
noun
    ( Amer)
    A measure of weight equal to 100 pounds (45.4kg).
Derivative: metric hundredweight
noun
    A metric measure of weight equal to 50kg.


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