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makeweight

ma·ke·weight

uncommon

noun

1.

anything added to fill out a whole

  • “some of the items in the collection are mere makeweights”
Synonyms
2.

a weight added to the scale to reach a required weight

Origin

From make + weight.

Phrases

  • butcher's thumb

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