troy weight

1. 1.

   a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains

   Synonymstroy

   Broadersystem of weights

   Partstroy unit

Questions about troy weight

What does troy weight mean?

troy weight means "a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains".

What is another word for troy weight?

Close synonyms include troy. Each sense on this page lists its own synonyms, because a word with several meanings rarely has one substitute that works for all of them.