Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Weight Unit.
Weight Unit - as a noun
A decimal unit of weight based on the gram
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
metric weight unitHypernyms (Closely Related)
metricmetric unitmass unitHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A unit used to measure weight
Example: "He placed two weights in the scale pan"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
weightHypernyms (Closely Related)
unitunit of measurementHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Gram is a common weight unit used to measure the mass of small objects."
"Kilogram is the standard weight unit for measuring the mass of larger objects."
"Pound is a weight unit commonly used in the United States to measure body weight."
"Newton is a weight unit used to measure force."
"Ounce is a weight unit often used to measure the weight of groceries."