Gross Weight: The total dead weight of a bowling ball; often referred to as gross weight before drilling. The maximum gross weight of a ball is 16 pounds. Yet, a new ball before drilling may weigh a few ounces over that total; these extra ounces are removed during the drilling process.

 

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Gross Weight: The total dead weight of a bowling ball; often referred to as gross weight before drilling. The maximum gross weight of a ball is 16 pounds. Yet, a new ball before drilling may weigh a few o . . . View Full Definition

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Live Weight: The weight of live animals purchased or sold by a producer.

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Molecular Weight: The average mass of a molecule, calculated by summing the atomic weights of atoms in the molecular formula. Note that the words mass and weight are often used interchangeably in chemistry.

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Overall Weight: (also 'dead weight') the total weight of a golf club (see also 'swingweight')