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Originally Posted by javadog

We were talking about physics here. In physics, weight is defined using two inputs, mass and gravity. That’s it.

Buoyancy is another force, altogether.

Whatever’s in the dictionary that is in customary usage by the masses is somewhat irrelevant because very few of them can pass a basics physics exam. I would say weight is one of the most misunderstood terms, as most people equate it with mass.

I pulled into Nazareth, feeling ‘bout half past dead…

The OP never mentioned physics. There was no stipulation, hence the long discussion.

I think you ASSUmed physics was the only way to weigh in on this question.