makeweight

Definition of Makeweight in English :

1. filler, makeweight

anything added to fill out a whole

Example Sentences:
'some of the items in the collection are mere makeweights'

2. makeweight

a weight added to the scale to reach a required weight

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Makeweight

noun

1.

something put on a scale to make up a required weight

2.

an unimportant person or thing added to make up a lack

noun

1.

anything added to a scale to complete the required weight

2.

an unimportant person or thing added to make up some lack

n.

1. Something added on a scale in order to meet a required weight.

2. Something added only to fill a lack.

3. A counterweight; a counterbalance.