pennyweight

[US]/ˈpɛniweɪt/
[UK]/ˈpɛniweɪt/
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Translation

n.A unit of weight in the British and American systems, equal to 1/20 of a pound (approximately 24 grains or 0.05 ounces).; Also known as dwt or pwt.
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pennyweight scale

pennyweight measurement

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Example Sentences

the gold ring weighs five pennyweights.

he bought a necklace that is two pennyweights lighter than the one he wanted.

the jeweler measured the diamond in pennyweights.

each pennyweight of gold has a specific market value.

she sold her old coins by the pennyweight.

the weight of the silver was calculated in pennyweights.

he needed to convert pennyweights to grams for the recipe.

understanding pennyweight is important for jewelers.

the scale measures weight in pennyweights and ounces.

he inherited a collection of coins weighing several pennyweights.

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