All weight synonyms
weight
W w noun weight
- strain β to draw tight or taut, especially to the utmost tension; stretch to the full: to strain a rope.
- albatross β An albatross is a very large white seabird.
- charge β If you charge someone an amount of money, you ask them to pay that amount for something that you have sold to them or done for them.
- cumber β to obstruct or hinder
- duty β something that one is expected or required to do by moral or legal obligation.
- millstone β either of a pair of circular stones between which grain or another substance is ground, as in a mill.
- onus β a difficult or disagreeable obligation, task, burden, etc.
- oppression β the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.
- task β a definite piece of work assigned to, falling to, or expected of a person; duty.
- tax β a tax levied according to the value of the property, merchandise, etc., being taxed.
- ball and chain β (formerly) a heavy iron ball attached to a chain and fastened to a prisoner
- cumbrance β a burden, obstacle, or hindrance
- deadweight β (of a shot) leaving the other balls in the ideal position
- anchor β An anchor is a heavy hooked object that is dropped from a boat into the water at the end of a chain in order to make the boat stay in one place.
- bob β If something bobs, it moves up and down, like something does when it is floating on water.
- counterbalance β To counterbalance something means to balance or correct it with something that has an equal but opposite effect.
- counterpoise β a force, influence, etc, that counterbalances another
- counterweight β A counterweight is an action or proposal that is intended to balance or counter other actions or proposals.
- pendulum β a body so suspended from a fixed point as to move to and fro by the action of gravity and acquired momentum.
- plumb β J(ohn) H(arold) 1911β2001, British historian.
- rock β rock the boat, Informal. to disrupt the smooth functioning or routine of something: Don't rock the boat by demanding special treatment from management.
- sandbag β a bag filled with sand, used in fortification, as ballast, etc.
- sinker β a person or thing that sinks.
- stone β the hard substance, formed of mineral matter, of which rocks consist.
- plumb bob β plummet (def 1).
verb weight
- slow down β moving or proceeding with little or less than usual speed or velocity: a slow train.
- hold down β to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
- stick to β to pierce or puncture with something pointed, as a pin, dagger, or spear; stab: to stick one's finger with a needle.
- freighted β goods, cargo, or lading transported for pay, whether by water, land, or air.
- stick it to β to pierce or puncture with something pointed, as a pin, dagger, or spear; stab: to stick one's finger with a needle.
- lade β to put (something) on or in, as a burden, load, or cargo; load.
- top off β the highest or loftiest point or part of anything; apex; summit. Synonyms: zenith, acme, peak, pinnacle, vertex. Antonyms: bottom, base, foot, lowest point.
- italicize β to print in italic type.
- weighted β having additional weight.
- skew β to turn aside or swerve; take an oblique course.
- weigh down β to determine or ascertain the force that gravitation exerts upon (a person or thing) by use of a balance, scale, or other mechanical device: to weigh oneself; to weigh potatoes; to weigh gases.
- highlighted β to emphasize or make prominent.
- dump on β to drop or let fall in a mass; fling down or drop heavily or suddenly: Dump the topsoil here.
- sling β an iced alcoholic drink, typically containing gin, water, sugar, and lemon or lime juice.
- debase β To debase something means to reduce its value or quality.
- hogtie β to tie (an animal) with all four feet together.
- pile up β an assemblage of things laid or lying one upon the other: a pile of papers; a pile of bricks.
- give it to β to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.
- highlighting β to emphasize or make prominent.
- tamper with β to meddle, especially for the purpose of altering, damaging, or misusing (usually followed by with): Someone has been tampering with the lock.
- emphasise β (British) alternative spelling of emphasize.
- ballasted β Nautical. any heavy material carried temporarily or permanently in a vessel to provide desired draft and stability.
- doctor β a person licensed to practice medicine, as a physician, surgeon, dentist, or veterinarian.
- massing β a body of coherent matter, usually of indefinite shape and often of considerable size: a mass of dough.
- bung β A bung is a round piece of wood, cork, or rubber which you use to close the hole in a container such as a barrel or flask.