English Explanatory Dictionary

throw-weight

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A measure of the effective weight of ballistic missile payloads, given in kilograms or tonnes.
  2. A measure of the total weight of projectiles that can be delivered by a single broadside.

Word forms

throw-weight throw-weights throw weight

Etymology

From throw + weight.

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