Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lb
Abbreviation
el-bee
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Definition
The abbreviation for ‘pound’ and is used to denote weight.
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Examples
- The bag of flour weighs 5 lb.
- I need to lose 10 lb for the summer.
- This package is 3 lb in weight.
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Meaning
It signifies a unit of mass or weight equal to 16 ounces or approximately 0.453592 kilograms.
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Synonyms
- pound
- weight unit
- lbs (plural)