| avoirdupois weight n. A system of weights and measures based on a pound containing 16 ounces or 7,000 grains and equal to 453.59 grams. |
avoirdupois′ weight`
n.
the system of weights, based on the pound of 16 ounces, used in Great Britain and the U.S. for goods other than gems, precious metals, and drugs. Abbr.: av.; avdp.; avoir.
avoirdupois weight ( v  r-d-poiz ) A system of weights and measures based on a pound containing 16 ounces or 7,000 grains, and equal to 453.59 grams. Avoirdupois weight is used in the United States to weigh everything except gems, precious metals, and drugs. Compare troy weight. |
avoirdupois weight, Imperial weight - Avoirdupois or Imperial weight is commonly used to measure food, people, and merchandise.
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| Noun | 1. |  avoirdupois weight - a system of weights based on the 16-ounce pound (or 7,000 grains)system of weights, weight - a system of units used to express the weight of something avoirdupois unit - any of the units of the avoirdupois system of weights |
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