Answer: shortton

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SHORTTONIts complement across the pond is 240 pounds more
SHORTTONHeavy weight
SHORTTON2,000 pounds.
SHORTTONAvoirdupois weight unit
SHORTTONIt has a slightly heavier British counterpart
SHORTTON2,000 pounds
SHORTTONU.S. freight measure