Hundredweight Definition & Meaning
hundredweight
- noun
- a unit of weight equal to 100 kilograms
- a United States unit of weight equivalent to 100 pounds
- a British unit of weight equivalent to 112 pounds
Words that rhyme with hundredweight
Usage tips for "hundredweight"
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