lb.
abbreviation
pound.
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lb.
1 Americanabbreviation
plural
lbs., lb
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
Example Sentences
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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
Back two years ago, when I was still on the team, I was 152 lb. class and three inches taller than Dave.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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