avoirdupois
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(noun) a system of weights based on the 16-ounce pound (or 7,000 grains) |
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Synonyms: avoirdupois weight |
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Related Words: system of weights, weight |
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(noun) excess bodily weight; "she found fatness disgusting in herself as well as in others" |
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Synonyms: fat, fatness |
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Related Words: abdominousness, adiposeness, adiposity, bodily property, fattiness, fleshiness, greasiness, obesity, oiliness, oleaginousness, paunchiness |
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