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Vocabulary Entry
lb
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or approximately 0.4536 kilograms.
Example Sentences
"The package weighed five lb, making it too heavy to carry."
"He bought two lb of potatoes for dinner."
"She lost 10 lb over the summer by exercising regularly."
V
verb
To measure or weigh something in pounds.
Example Sentences
"I need to lb this bag of flour for the recipe."
"Can you lb this box before we ship it?"
"They lb their luggage to ensure it meets the airline's requirements."