Definition of weigh

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Weigh (v. t.) To examine by the balance; to ascertain the weight of, that is, the force with which a thing tends to the center of the earth; to determine the heaviness, or quantity of matter of; as, to weigh sugar; to weigh gold..

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Thrust :: Thrust (n.) The breaking down of the roof of a gallery under its superincumbent weight.
Troyounce :: Troyounce (n.) See Troy ounce, under Troy weight, above, and under Ounce..
Imponderable :: Imponderable (a.) Not ponderable; without sensible or appreciable weight; incapable of being weighed.
Brake :: Brake (v. t.) An apparatus for testing the power of a steam engine, or other motor, by weighing the amount of friction that the motor will overcome; a friction brake..
Incumbency :: Incumbency (n.) That which is physically incumbent; that which lies as a burden; a weight.
Disanchor :: Disanchor (v. t. & i.) To raise the anchor of, as a ship; to weigh anchor..
Overweight :: Overweight (n.) Superabundance of weight; preponderance.
Iridium :: Iridium (n.) A rare metallic element, of the same group as platinum, which it much resembles, being silver-white, but harder, and brittle, and indifferent to most corrosive agents. With the exception of osmium, it is the heaviest substance known, its specific gravity being 22.4. Symbol Ir. Atomic weight 192.5..
Heft :: Heft (v. t.) To prove or try the weight of by raising.
Archetype :: Archetype (n.) The standard weight or coin by which others are adjusted.
Myriagramme :: Myriagramme (n.) A metric weight, consisting of ten thousand grams or ten kilograms. It is equal to 22.046 lbs. avoirdupois..
Shears :: Shears (n.) An apparatus for raising heavy weights, and especially for stepping and unstepping the lower masts of ships. It consists of two or more spars or pieces of timber, fastened together near the top, steadied by a guy or guys, and furnished with the necessary tackle..
Weight :: Weight (v. t.) Importance; power; influence; efficacy; consequence; moment; impressiveness; as, a consideration of vast weight..
Lever :: Lever (n.) A rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point, or axis (the fulcrum), and in which are two or more other points where forces are applied; -- used for transmitting and modifying force and motion. Specif., a bar of metal, wood, or other rigid substance, used to exert a pressure, or sustain a weight, at one point of its length, by receiving a force or power at a second, and turning at a third on a fixed point called a fulcrum. It is usually named as the first of the six mecha
Ponderable :: Ponderable (a.) Capable of being weighed; having appreciable weight.
Seam :: Seam (n.) A denomination of weight or measure.
Weighed :: Weighed (imp. & p. p.) of Weig.
Hang :: Hang (v. i.) To be, or be like, a suspended weight..
Equivalent :: Equivalent (n.) Something equivalent; that which is equal in value, worth, weight, or force; as, to offer an equivalent for damage done..
Statical :: Statical (a.) Resting; acting by mere weight without motion; as, statical pressure; static objects..
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