gross weight
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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He has to work out the precise gross weight and center of gravity for each flight and how that will change as fuel is used up.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2023
The alternate plan would redo how registration fees are calculated to incorporate a combination of the vehicle’s gross weight and how many miles it travels each year.
From Washington Times • Jan. 23, 2020
At nearly 275 meters long with a gross weight of about 42,000 metric tons, the was the largest ship ever built at the time.
From Scientific American • Apr. 2, 2012
The barge's gross weight, with load, was approximately 2,500 tons.
From BusinessWeek • Jun. 9, 2011
Under his gross weight the bed gave, and Rachael shifted her position.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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