AVOIRDUPOIS Synonyms
There are 3 synonyms of the word
avoirdupois.
(exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word avoirdupois. (close relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word avoirdupois. (close relations)
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Definition of AVOIRDUPOIS
Definition of AVOIRDUPOIS
Best Alternative Words for AVOIRDUPOIS
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blubber | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an insulating layer of fat under the skin of whales and other large marine mammals; used as a source of oil • excess bodily weight verb • cry or whine with snuffling • utter while crying | ||||||||
fatness | nounn | |||||||
noun • excess bodily weight | ||||||||
avoirdupois weight | nounn | |||||||
noun • a system of weights based on the 16-ounce pound (or 7,000 grains) |
Best Hypernyms For AVOIRDUPOIS
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
avoirdupois, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
weight
mass
Phrases (2)
bodily propertysystem of weights