lb.
pound.
Origin of lb.
1Other definitions for L.B. (2 of 3)
bachelor of letters; bachelor of literature.
Origin of L.B.
2Other definitions for L.B. (3 of 3)
landing barge.
light bomber.
local board.
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How to use lb. in a sentence
When it falls unconscious, a ground crew drags the beast—which can weigh up to 5,000 lbs—into a net strapped to the chopper.
The SpaceX Falcon 9v1.1, all privately funded, all domestically sourced, can carry 28,990 lbs.
Why Does the USA Depend on Russian Rockets to Get Us Into Space? | P. J. O’Rourke | June 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Delta IV can carry a larger payload into low earth orbit than the Atlas V, 60,779 lbs.
Why Does the USA Depend on Russian Rockets to Get Us Into Space? | P. J. O’Rourke | June 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTShe named the baby boy, who weighed 7.7lbs, Francesco—apparently in tribute to Pope Francis.
It also is home to the Heartattack Grill, an ode to caloric overload where ‘350 lbs and over eats free’.
A Tech Millionaire Bets on the Urban Revival of Downtown Las Vegas | Sarah Kunst | January 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
The boiler is strong enough and large enough to work this engine with 30 lbs.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2) | Francis TrevithickNo additional feed-water was required during an ordinary day's work to thrash 1500 sheaves of wheat with 168 lbs.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2) | Francis TrevithickThe pressure of the steam in the pole-case at the finish of the up-stroke would be reduced to say 10 or 20 lbs.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2) | Francis TrevithickThe drawing shows the simplicity of parts of this highly expansive steam-engine, beginning the up-stroke with steam of 100 lbs.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2) | Francis TrevithickThe Herland 33-inch pole high-pressure expansive steam puffer-engine commenced its up-stroke with steam of 150 lbs.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2) | Francis Trevithick
British Dictionary definitions for lb (1 of 3)
cricket leg bye
Also: lb. pound (weight)
Origin of lb
1British Dictionary definitions for lb (2 of 3)
Lebanon
British Dictionary definitions for LB (3 of 3)
Liberia (international car registration)
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Scientific definitions for lb
Abbreviation of pound
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