gr
noun
Pronunciation: dʒiːˈɑːr
Definition
A unit of weight equal to 1/7000 of a pound, often used for measuring gunpowder or precious metals.
Examples
The bullet was loaded with exactly 50 gr of black powder.
Jewelers often measure the weight of small stones in gr.
The historical standard for a single gr was based on the weight of a grain of wheat.
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