What is another word for hundredweight?
Pronunciation: [hˈʌndɹɪdwˌe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Hundredweight is a unit of weight measurement that is equivalent to 100 pounds. However, there are several synonyms that can be used to describe this weight measurement. One alternative is the term "centum weight", which is a Latin phrase meaning "one hundred weight". Another synonym for hundredweight is "short hundredweight", which refers to 100 pounds as opposed to the "long hundredweight" which is equivalent to 112 pounds. "Hundred-pounds", "cental", "quintal" and "hundredweight mass" are other alternatives for this unit of measurement. Synonyms can be useful when expressing weight in different contexts or when working with different systems of measurement, as they allow for more clarity and precision in communication.
