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Makeweight

Makeweight Meaning & Definition
Makeweight Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Makeweight?

[n] a weight added to the scale to reach a required weight
[n] anything added to fill out a whole; "some of the items in the collection are mere makeweights"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Makeweight: filler

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See Also | stuff | sundries | sundry | weight | whatchamacallit | whatsis

Makeweight In Webster's Dictionary

\Make"weight`\, n. That which is thrown into a scale to make weight; something of little account added to supply a deficiency or fill a gap.

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