(industrial engineering) The weight of a vehicle or container when it is loaded with goods. Abbreviated gr wt.
gross weight
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Combined weight of contents and shipping container. See also Tare Weight.
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(DOD, NATO) 1. Weight of a vehicle, fully equipped and serviced for operation, including the weight of the fuel, lubricants, coolant, vehicle tools and spares, crew, personal equipment, and load. 2. Weight of a container or pallet including freight and binding. Also called WT. See also net weight.
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