cwt

1. hundredweight; hundredweights.

cwt

abbreviation for

1. hundredweight

Word History and Origins

Origin of cwt¹

c, from the Latin numeral C one hundred ( centum )

Example Sentences

The shortfall is causing rice prices to rise to an abnormally high average of $17.30 per cwt through the rest of the year.

From Washington Times

We propose to put a duty of £1 a-year upon every vehicle exceeding 10 cwt. in weight, a very moderate limit to take.

From BBC

Sugar first appears as a Queensland export in 1870, the quantity being, however, only 26 cwt.

From Project Gutenberg

He carried in all about two cwt. of offensive and defensive armor upon his person, and his challenge had great weight.

From Project Gutenberg

The frictional roller is 6 inches in diameter, the pressure amounts to 1 cwt. on each step.

From Project Gutenberg