weight down
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To place a weight on, attach a weight to, load with a weight; to encumber with a weight.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
[…] the fact is that you can't move fast when you are sodden and mudded from head to foot and weighted down with a heavy rifle and bayonet and a hundred and fifty cartridges.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “weight down” mean?
To place a weight on, attach a weight to, load with a weight; to encumber with a weight.
Is “weight down” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.