Synonyms of hundredweight

Noun


1. hundredweight, metric hundredweight, doppelzentner, centner, metric weight unit, weight unit

usage: a unit of weight equal to 100 kilograms

2. hundredweight, cwt, short hundredweight, centner, cental, quintal, avoirdupois unit

usage: a United States unit of weight equivalent to 100 pounds

3. hundredweight, cwt, long hundredweight, avoirdupois unit

usage: a British unit of weight equivalent to 112 pounds

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Definition and meaning of hundredweight (Dictionary)