definition of
weight

[1] #1 weight n. the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity. wn

[2] #2 weight n. [free weight, exercising weight] sports equipment used in calisthenic exercises and weightlifting; it is not attached to anything and is raised and lowered by use of the hands and arms. wn

[3] #3 weight n. [weightiness] the relative importance granted to something; "his opinion carries great weight"; "the progression implied an increasing weightiness of the items listed". wn

[4] #4 weight n. an artifact that is heavy. wn

[5] #5 weight n. an oppressive feeling of heavy force; "bowed down by the weight of responsibility". wn