lead-weighted

Dense metal added

Lead-weighted describes something made heavier by the addition of lead, typically to improve stability, balance, or striking force.

A lead-weighted baton hits harder.

A lead-weighted base keeps a lamp from tipping.

The term appears in descriptions of tools, weapons, and equipment where extra heft serves a purpose.

fishing

sinker

Weight on fishing line

casting · bottom-fishing · bait · trolling · dropshot · plumb · jigging · depth · current · drift

clothing

hem

Folded garment edge

fabric · sewn · ballroom · gown · costume · theatrical · swing · hang · train · veil

diving

belt

Strap securing trousers

  • buoyancyFluid's upward resistance
  • ballastShip stability material
  • scubaPortable underwater breathing gear

wetsuit · descend · counterweight · trim · underwater · snorkeling · freediving · spearfishing · submersion · harness

sports

gloves

Hand coverings with fingers

punching · resistance · bat · baseball · warm-up · swing · conditioning · strength · donut · practice

weaponry

baton

Slender rod for leading

  • coshWeighted striking weapon
  • blackjackCard game to twenty-one
  • clubOrganization with membership

sap · truncheon · cudgel · self-defense · striking · impact · concealed · flexible · handle · grip

Opposites
buoyancy/weight

lead-weightedbuoyant

Able to float

floating · lightweight · featherlight · weightless · airy

ease of movement/handling

lead-weightedfeatherweight

Boxing class under 126

light as a feather · unencumbered · unburdened · unweighted · free-floating

Family

lead, weighted, leads, leading, leader, leaders, leadership, leaden, weight

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G