lb.
abbreviation
pound.
lb.
1 Americanabbreviation
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lbs.,
plural
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lb
plural
L.B.
2
American
abbreviation
L.B.
3
American
abbreviation
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landing barge.
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light bomber.
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local board.
lb
1
British
abbreviation
lb
2
British
abbreviation
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cricket leg bye
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Also: lb.. pound (weight)
LB
3
British
abbreviation
lb
Scientific
Etymology
Origin of lb.1
< Latin lībra, plural lībrae
Origin of L.B.2
From New Latin Litterārum Baccalaureus; Līterārum Baccalaureus
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As a result, the biggest EVs have truly enormous batteries—like the 3,000 lb. battery that powers the 9,083 lb.
From Slate ● Jan. 31, 2023
A 12-14 lb. turkey, whole duck, and chicken.
From Salon ● Nov. 16, 2021
Elsewhere, a recipe for turtle soup begins: “Soak ½ lb. of sun-dried turtle meat in cold water for four days, changing the water each day.”
From New York Times ● Oct. 21, 2021
Playing alongside Donald is Ndamukong Suh, a 6-foot-4, 313 lb. behemoth, that has wrecked offensive game plans since coming into the league as the 2nd overall pick in 2010.
From Fox News ● Jan. 30, 2019
Dave was All-State since freshman year, 195 lb. weight class, and he benched 385.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
So the court directed Evnen “to comply in all respects with the provisions of L.B. 20.”
From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2024
The teen, who was only identified as L.B. in court documents, decided to skip out on Harrison Central High School’s graduation ceremony held Saturday in response to the ruling.
From Washington Times ● May 21, 2023
The girl was listed as L.B. in court papers.
From Reuters ● May 20, 2023
Diesel, whose ember-voiced delivery remains leaden but who nonetheless makes Dom an endearing hero, says things like “Without family, you got nothing” a lot, and gives his little son L.B.
From Seattle Times ● May 17, 2023
I answered her phone one day when she was away from the desk, and Holmes said, “Is L.B. there?”
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
"The 800 lb gorilla of television comedy for fifty years, he was beloved by everyone, and has left not a mark but a footprint," he wrote.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
“Heartbreaking video shows 10 lb, three-year-old dog ‘Bob’ that NO ONE wants,” read the Daily Mail.
From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2025
Atomo is initially targeting coffee shops as opposed to stores and supermarket chains as its roasted coffee will wholesale for $20.99 per lb, versus the $10-14 per lb paid by the average U.S. coffee shop.
From Reuters ● Oct. 4, 2023
We used @ShaqDieselONeal sized 1/2 lb 100% Angus beef patties from @Meat District to create the perfect burger.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2023
On the Ashburton River gold fields mutton is 4d., beef 6d., flour 10d., tea 3s., sugar 9d. to 1s., preserved potatoes 1s. 6d., salt 1s., rice 1s., and oatmeal 1s. 3d. per lb.
From Social Transformations of the Victorian Age A Survey of Court and Country by T. H. S. (Thomas Hay Sweet) Escott
Miami Dolphins: Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech — The reliable Rodriguez could go earlier – maybe to Dallas – but would help stabilize rebuilding Dolphins defense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
“After the pandemic, there’s been huge talk about finding third spaces or community spaces. I think people crave that more,” she said, adding that she’s proud LB Bookworms has provided that to so many people.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
With 3.3 seconds left Jordan Askew wins it for Sierra Canyon over LB Millikan 67-65.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2025
LB: I just knew I was in pain.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2025
The triangles CNL and ANL are therefore equal, and the line LB bisects the angle ALC.
From An Elementary Course in Synthetic Projective Geometry by Derrick Norman Lehmer
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