noun🔗ShareSistema de pesos avoirdupoisThe official system of weights used in the UK between 1856 and 1963. It had been the customary system in London since 1300.""Before metrication, British grocers used the avoirdupois system to weigh flour, sugar, and other goods." "Antes de la métrica, los tenderos británicos usaban el sistema de pesos avoirdupois para pesar harina, azúcar y otros productos.historyunitsystemamountcommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSistema de pesos avoirdupoisThe official system of weights used in the USA between 1866 and 1959."Before 1959, the grocery store used avoirdupois to weigh the bags of potatoes. "Antes de 1959, la tienda de comestibles usaba el sistema de pesos avoirdupois para pesar las bolsas de patatas.masssystemhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePeso, pesadezWeight; heaviness (commonly with humorous intent)."After weeks of holiday feasting, the man groaned and lamented his considerable avoirdupois as he tried to button his trousers. "Después de semanas de festines navideños, el hombre gimió y lamentó su considerable peso mientras intentaba abrocharse los pantalones.massphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
