Meaning Of The Word Makeweight

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What's The Definition Of Makeweight?

makeweight
countable noun: If you describe someone or something as a makeweight, you think that they are not good or valuable and that they have been included in an activity in order to fill up a gap.

makeweight in American English
anything added to a scale to complete the required weight
noun: something put in a scale to complete a required weight

makeweight in British English
noun: something put on a scale to make up a required weight

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