2000 pounds
One American ton
A ton in the United States and Canada, where the short ton is standard.
In Britain, 2000 pounds would fall slightly short of a ton, which is 2240 pounds there.
The phrase also serves as hyperbolic emphasis for heaviness: This suitcase weighs 2000 pounds.
- weightMeasure of heaviness
- heavyOf great mass
- grossTotal before subtractions
- imperialRelating to supreme rule
- BritishOf the United Kingdom
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