draw weight

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Synonyms: dead weight, dry weight

Antonyms: dead weight, dry weight

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|archery}} The force ([[weight]]) required to [[draw]] a [[bow]] to its fully-[[cock]]ed position.
2. {{lb|en|curling}} The force ([[weight]]) of delivering a [[stone]] required for it to come to rest in the [[house]] (to [[draw]]).

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