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dwt

1 American  

  1. deadweight tonnage; deadweight tons.

  2. pennyweight; pennyweights.

DWT 2 American  

  1. driving while texting: often used as an official police abbreviation.

DWT 3 American  

  1. deadweight tonnage; deadweight tons.

d.w.t. 4 American  

abbreviation

  1. deadweight tonnage; deadweight tons.

dwt British  

abbreviation

  1. deadweight tonnage

  2. Also: dwt.  obsolete pennyweight

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Etymology

Origin of DWT

On the model of DWI

Example Sentences

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By the end of the DWT trial, an estimated 15 family groups lived along the catchment.

From BBC

Both CWT and DWT offer rapid advice if the animals are causing "unwanted impacts".

From BBC

Charity group Seren Dwt said language used in pregnancy could have a "massive impact" on experience.

From BBC

Along with two other mums - Lou Kennedy and Laura Thomas - she set up Seren Dwt, a charitable organisation gifting Welcome Boxes to babies with Down's syndrome across Wales.

From BBC

Yoruk Isik, head of the Bosphorus Observer consultancy, identified the vessel as Kmax Ruler, 92,000 dwt.

From Reuters

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