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.