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Definition of Avoirdupois unit
1. Noun. Any of the units of the avoirdupois system of weights.
Group relationships: British Imperial System, British System, English System, Avoirdupois, Avoirdupois Weight
Generic synonyms: Mass Unit
Specialized synonyms: Grain, Dram, Ounce, Oz., Lb, Pound, Half Pound, Quarter Pound, Stone, Quarter, Cwt, Hundredweight, Long Hundredweight, Cental, Centner, Cwt, Hundredweight, Quintal, Short Hundredweight, Gross Ton, Long Ton, Ton, Net Ton, Short Ton, Ton, Kiloton, Megaton
Generic synonyms: Mass Unit
Specialized synonyms: Grain, Dram, Ounce, Oz., Lb, Pound, Half Pound, Quarter Pound, Stone, Quarter, Cwt, Hundredweight, Long Hundredweight, Cental, Centner, Cwt, Hundredweight, Quintal, Short Hundredweight, Gross Ton, Long Ton, Ton, Net Ton, Short Ton, Ton, Kiloton, Megaton