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deadweight ton

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A long ton (2,2240 pounds), as used to measure of a ship's carrying capacity, including bunker oil, fresh water, ballast water, crew, and provisions.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: nautical, transport

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  • Chinese Mandarin: 載重噸 /载重吨 (zàizhòngdūn) — long ton
  • Dutch: draagvermogen — long ton
  • Finnish: tonni kuollutta painoa — long ton