makeweight (Meaning)
makeweight (n)
anything added to fill out a whole
a weight added to the scale to reach a required weight
makeweight (n.)
That which is thrown into a scale to make weight; something of little account added to supply a deficiency or fill a gap.
Synonyms & Antonyms of makeweight
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makeweight Sentence Examples
- The store owner added a handful of candy as a makeweight to the customer's purchase.
- The boxing coach used a sandbag as a makeweight to help the boxer improve their punching power.
- The teacher gave extra credit on the test as a makeweight to make up for the difficult questions.
- The grocery store offered a free bag of apples as a makeweight for purchases over a certain amount.
- The construction worker used a small stone as a makeweight to balance the wooden plank.
- The antique dealer included a complimentary teacup as a makeweight in the sale of a vintage tea set.
- The hiker carried a heavy rock in their backpack as a makeweight for stability while crossing a slippery trail.
- The chef added extra salt and pepper to the dish as a makeweight to enhance the flavor.
- The musician used a spare drumstick as a makeweight to balance their cymbal stand.
- The painter added a touch of white paint to the canvas as a makeweight to soften the overall tone.
FAQs About the word makeweight
anything added to fill out a whole, a weight added to the scale to reach a required weightThat which is thrown into a scale to make weight; something of little
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The store owner added a handful of candy as a makeweight to the customer's purchase.
The boxing coach used a sandbag as a makeweight to help the boxer improve their punching power.
The teacher gave extra credit on the test as a makeweight to make up for the difficult questions.
The grocery store offered a free bag of apples as a makeweight for purchases over a certain amount.
