wardwite

/ˈwɔrdwaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A variant of ‘wardweight’, referring to a measure of weight or heaviness in a load or a person.

“The sailor struggled to lift the heavy wardwite, but eventually managed to secure it.”

2. verb

To weigh or measure the weight of something, especially in a nautical context.

“The officer ordered the crew to wardwite the cargo and adjust the balance accordingly.”

Synonyms

  • heaviness
  • wardweight

Antonyms

  • levity
  • lightness