Definition of hundredweight

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hundredweight

The term 'hundredweight ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' One hundred pounds (abbreviated as cwt.). A standard unit of measure for milk, rice, and some meat livestock'.

The term 'hundredweight ' as it applies to the area of general science can be defined as 'unit of weight of 100 pounds (112 pounds in UK)'.


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