kantar

/ˈkæntɑr/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of measurement equal to one hundred kilograms or one thousand grams.

“The ship’s cargo was measured in kantars of grain.”

2. verb

To weigh or measure something using a kantar.

“The merchant kantared the goods to ensure their weight was accurate.”

Synonyms

  • hundredweight
  • metric ton

Antonyms

  • fraction
  • minuscule