avoirdupois

• Substantiv, das das nach dem Pfund zu 16 Unzen basierende Gewichtssystem bezeichnet oder Übergewicht des Körpers.

A noun referring to a system of weights based on the 16-ounce pound, or to excess bodily weight.

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1. C2formal

   A system of weights based on the 16-ounce pound (or 7,000 grains), commonly used in the United States and formerly in the United Kingdom.

   Avoirdupois-Gewichtssystem

   • The recipe uses avoirdupois ounces, not troy ounces.
   • The avoirdupois system is standard for measuring most goods.
   • He converted the metric weight to avoirdupois pounds.

2. Excess body weightC2informal

   A humorous or euphemistic term for being overweight or having extra body fat.

   Übergewicht

   • He was carrying a bit too much avoirdupois around his middle.
   • The doctor advised him to lose some avoirdupois for his health.
   • She joked about her avoirdupois after the holiday feasts.

   Synonymeblubberbulkcorpulenceembonpointfatnessflabobesitypoundage