troy (weight)
31troy unit — noun any of the unit of the troy system of weights • Hypernyms: ↑weight unit, ↑weight • Hyponyms: ↑grain, ↑pennyweight, ↑ounce, ↑troy ounce, ↑apothecaries ounce, ↑ …
32troy ounce — A measurement of weight where one troy ounce equals 31.10 grammes. In writing, it is often shortened to troy oz. after figures, e.g., 25.2 troy oz. Troy weight is divided into grains, pennyweights (24 grains = 1 pennyweight), ounces (20… …
33weight — The force of gravity acting upon a body. It is measured in Newtons. See advance weight, axle weight balance weight balancing weight centrifugal weight clip on weight counterweight curb weight distributor weight …
34weight — n. & v. n. 1 Physics a the force experienced by a body as a result of the earth s gravitation (cf. MASS(1) n. 8). b any similar force with which a body tends to a centre of attraction. 2 the heaviness of a body regarded as a property of it; its… …
35troy — (also troy weight) noun a system of weights used mainly for precious metals and gems, with a pound of 12 ounces or 5,760 grains. Compare with avoirdupois. Origin ME: from a weight used at the fair of Troyes in France …
36troy — /trɔɪ/ (say troy) adjective in or by troy weight. {named after Troyes, a town in NE France} …
37troy — adjective Etymology: Middle English troye, probably from Troyes, France Date: 15th century expressed in troy weight …
38troy — adjective Of, or relating to, troy weight …
39troy — [[t]trɔɪ[/t]] adj. wam expressed or computed in troy weight • Etymology: 1350–1400; ME troye, after Troyes, France, where it was standard …
40Troy — n. (in full troy weight) a system of weights used for precious metals and gems, with a pound of 12 ounces or 5,760 grains. Etymology: ME, prob. f. Troyes in France …
