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deadweight tonnage |
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deadweight tonnage [′ded‚wāt ′tən·ij]
(naval architecture) The total carrying capacity of a ship expressed in long tons (1 long ton = 2240 pounds); displacement of a fully loaded ship, less the weight of the ship itself. Abbreviated dwt. Also known as deadweight capacity. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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