a body's relative mass or the quantity of matter contained by it, giving rise to a downward force; the heaviness of a person or thing

he was at least fifteen stone in weight

she misjudged the weight of the book and dropped it

mastiffs can reach a weight of 8st 2lb (52 kg)

a piece of metal known to weigh a definite amount and used on scales to determine how heavy an object or quantity of a substance is

the herbalist spooned the powder on to scales with tiny brass weights

the ability of someone or something to influence decisions or actions

a recommendation by the committee will carry great weight

the surface density of cloth, used as a measure of its quality

hold (something) down by placing a heavy object on top of it

a mug half filled with coffee weighted down a stack of papers

attribute importance or value to

speaking, reading, and writing should be weighted equally in the assessment

assign a handicap weight to (a horse)

treat (a fabric) with a mineral to make it seem thicker and heavier