hundredweight
Translation
hundredweight
Examples
A sack of coal weighs a hundredweight.
A sack of coal weighs a hundredweight.
Grammar Patterns
a hundredweight of ((sth.)) a unit of weight for (sth.) He bought a hundredweight of potatoes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cwt (abbreviation), cental
Etymology
A compound of 'hundred' and 'weight'. The US hundredweight is exactly 100 pounds.
Memory Tips
The US version is a simple 100 pounds, making it easier to remember than the British one. Think 'century' or 'percent' for 100.