drazel

/ˈdræzəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A drazel is a rare or obsolete unit of weight, typically equivalent to 1/16 of a pound or 1/32 of an ounce.

“The old clockmaker used a drazel to measure the weight of the small components.”

2. verb

To drazel means to measure or weigh something using a drazel.

“She learned to drazel the intricate mechanisms of the clock.”

Synonyms

  • ounce
  • pound

Antonyms

  • kilogram
  • ton