Definition

A person whose job is to measure the weight of items or goods.

Example

The weighman carefully recorded the weight of each shipment.

Conversation

I met a really interesting weighman at the market today.

Oh really? What did he say?

He shared some tips on how to choose the best fruits and vegetables.

That sounds helpful! I could use a few pointers.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Weighman is formed from "weigh" (from Old English "wegan", meaning to carry or to weigh) and "man" (from Old English "mann", meaning a person). A weighman is a person who weighs goods or cargo, typically in a commercial context.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'carries' ('wegan') the responsibility of 'weighing' goods — that's why a weighman is a person who weighs.

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