Hundredweight

Noun

1. A measure of weight containing a hundred pounds, variously understood as A unit of measurement containing 100 avoirdupois pounds (about 45.4 kg). A unit of measurement containing 112 avoirdupois pounds (eight stone or about 50.8 kg). Synonym of quintal, a unit of measurement containing various amounts depending on the objects weighed. Various units of ancient measurement systems consisting of 100 units usually translated as "pounds".
2. A unit of measurement containing 100 avoirdupois pounds (about 45.4 kg).
3. A unit of measurement containing 112 avoirdupois pounds (eight stone or about 50.8 kg).
4. Synonym of quintal, a unit of measurement containing various amounts depending on the objects weighed.
5. Various units of ancient measurement systems consisting of 100 units usually translated as "pounds".