weights

Synonyms

masses albatross heaviness poundage Imperia weight down weightiness tonnage trutination imperial system

Phrases with the word

system of weights and measures system of weights free weights counter weights molecular weights ballast weights

Examples

To reason with poorly chosen words is like using a pair of scales with inaccurate weights. André Maurois

Equal weights at equal distances are in equilibrium and equal weights at unequal distances are not in equilibrium but incline towards the weight which is at the greater distance. Archimedes

An uniformity of weights and measures, arranged upon mathematical principles, would be a benefit to the whole commercial world, if it were wise enough to adopt such an expedient. Jean-Baptiste Say

And also it was a process of, we lifted weights as well, in an effort to train my body to then be able to lift heavier weights when I got in Australia. So that was the first couple of months. Brandon Routh

‘Tis as necessary to him as gold weights are to a beggar. Dutch Proverb

Great weights may hang on small wires. Dutch Proverb