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Quintal (Noun)

Meaning 1

A United States unit of weight equivalent to 100 pounds.

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Examples

  • The farmer's market sold produce by the quintal, which made it easier for customers to buy in bulk.
  • A quintal of apples was donated to the local food bank to help feed the community.
  • The shipping company charged by the quintal, so the more weight, the higher the cost.
  • The store's inventory system measured stock by the quintal, allowing for easy tracking of quantities.
  • A quintal of potatoes was a standard unit of purchase for the large restaurant chain.

Synonyms

  • Cental
  • Short Hundredweight
  • Hundredweight
  • Cwt
  • Centner

Hypernyms

  • Avoirdupois Unit

Meaning 2

A unit of weight equal to 100 kilograms.

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Hypernyms

  • Weight Unit
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