weights

Heavy lifting equipment

Weights are heavy objects used for exercise, measuring mass, or holding things down.

In fitness, weights include dumbbells, barbells, and kettlebells: She lifts weights three times a week.

On a scale, weights provide standard units for comparison.

Figuratively, weights are burdens or factors given importance: The committee assigned different weights to each criterion.

In machine learning, weights are numerical values that determine how much influence inputs have on outputs.

lifting

deadlift

Ground-to-hip barbell raise

jerk · curls · rows · powerlifting · reps · sets · hypertrophy · isolation · loaded · unrack

measurement

pounds

Mass measurement units

tonnes · scale · mass · tare · metric · imperial · calibration · precision · avoirdupois · troy

equipment

dumbbell

Handheld exercise weight

sandbag · collar · clip

burden

heavy

Of great mass

encumbered · burdened · oppressive · crushing · dragging · anchor · millstone · albatross · figurative · emotional

fishing

sinker

Weight on fishing line

trolling · jigging · downrigger

balance

counterbalance

Offsetting force or weight

leveling · distribution · shifting · ballast

statistical

coefficient

Number multiplying a variable

average · index · bias · skew · distribution · parameter · loading · normalized · assigned · relative

Categories
Opposites
importance/significance

weightstrivialities

Insignificant matters

trifles · insignificances · frivolities · inconsequentialities · nothings

physical burden/load

weightslightness

Minimal weight or gravity

unburdens · weightlessness · buoyancy · airiness · unburdening

Phrases
Family

weight, overweight, weighing, lightweight, weighted, weighs, heavyweight, paperweight, counterweight

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Top 50,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G