Ounces

Definition

1. (noun) An avoirdupois ounce, weighing 1/16 of an avoirdupois pound, or 28.3495 grams.
2. (noun) A troy ounce, weighing 1/12 of a troy pound, or 480 grains, or 31.1035 grams.
3. (noun) A US fluid ounce, with a volume of 1/16 of a US pint, 1.8047 cubic inches or 29.5735 millilitres.
4. (noun) A British imperial fluid ounce, with a volume of 1/20 of an imperial pint, 1.7339 cubic inches or 28.4131 millilitres.
5. (noun) A little bit. “He didn't feel even an ounce of regret for his actions.”
6. (noun) A large wild feline, such as a lynx or cougar.
7. (noun) Now specifically, the snow leopard, Uncia uncia.

Word stats

• Ounces contains 6 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
• It uses 6 unique letters.
• Estimated syllable count: 2.
• Scrabble-style letter score: 8.

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Words starting with OUN

• ounce

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Words ending with CES

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