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deadweight tonnage
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noun Nautical.
the capacity in long tons of cargo, passengers, fuel, stores, etc. (deadweight tons ), of a vessel: the difference between the loaded and light displacement tonnage of the vessel.
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Also called deadweight capacity.
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