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cw

English translation: curb weight

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English term or phrase:cw
Selected answer:curb weight
Entered by: Darko Kolega

21:34 Oct 8, 2011
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng / acronyms
English term or phrase: cw
Not a dangerous good according to the National Road Transport Commission and Federal Office of Road Safety, Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
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cw

current weight??
Darko Kolega
Croatia
Local time: 06:16
curb weight
Explanation:
There are probably a number of possibilities here, and this suggestion is inevitably tentative, but I think it is quite likely to be the meaning.

"AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL
GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS
[...]
CW: CURB WEIGHT"
http://www.dft.gov.uk/vca/additional/files/legislation/infor...


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Difference Between Gross Weight and Curb Weight
[...]
• Curb weight of a vehicle is the standard weight of the vehicle with all standard accessories and liquids and coolants, but without t any passengers and cargo.
• Gross weight is curb weight plus passengers and cargo.
• The difference between gross weight and curb weight gives us the load carrying capacity of the vehicle.
http://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-gross-we...

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Note added at 1 hr (2011-10-08 22:59:47 GMT)
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Sorry, I didn't intend to copy the list in the second reference. The relevant part is at the end.
Selected response from:

Charles Davis
Spain
Local time: 06:16
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3 +1curb weight
Charles Davis


  

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curb weight


Explanation:
There are probably a number of possibilities here, and this suggestion is inevitably tentative, but I think it is quite likely to be the meaning.

"AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL
GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS
[...]
CW: CURB WEIGHT"
http://www.dft.gov.uk/vca/additional/files/legislation/infor...


# Technology

* Printing
* Mechanics
* IT
o Systems
o Security
o Quality and Testing
o Protocols
o Programming
o Operating System
o Networking
o Internet
o General
o Database
o Business Intelligence
o Applications
* Electronics
o Television
o Smart Phones
+ Operating System
+ Components
+ Applications
o R1
o Printer
o Phone
o Pad & Tablet
o Music Instruments
o Media Player
o Home & Office
o Games
o Computers
+ Netbook
+ Laptops
+ Desktop
o Components
o Camera
o Accessories
* Electrical
* Communication
o VoIP
o Switching
o Signalling
o Encoding
o Core Network
o Access Network
* Civil Engineering
o Surveying
o Construction
+ Building Material

# Science & Nature

* Science
o Physics
o Mathematics
o Chemistry
o Biology
* Nature
o Universe
+ Earth
o Plants
o Insects
o Disasters
o Birds
o Animals

# Public

* Politics
* Legal
o Justice System
* Humanitarian
* Government
* Foreign Affairs
* Defence
o Weaponry
o War
o Intelligence

# People

* Travel
* Religion
* Relationships
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o Family
* Professions
* Personalities
* Music
* Movements
* Life Style
o Photography
o Arts & Crafts
* Language
o Words
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o French
* History
* Food
o Raw Material
o Japanese
o Fruits&Vegetables
o Drinks
o Dessert
o Cookery
* Culture
* Behaviour
* Astrology
* Agriculture

# Home

* Tools
* Shopping
o Online Shopping
* Household
* Gardening
* Furniture

# Health

* Women
* Men
* Medicine
o Radiology
o Psychiartry
o Physiology
o Nutrientts & Drugs
o Neurology
o Gynecology
o General
o ENT
o Diseases
o Dermatology
o Dentristry
o Cosmetic Surgery
o Cardiology
o Ayurveda
o Anatomy
* Health Care
o Programs
o Professions
o Products
o Hospitals/Clinics
* Children

# Fashion

* Personal care
* Footwear
* Clothe
* Accessories

# Education

* University
* Training
* Qualifications
* Professional & Certification bodies
* Field

# Countries

* UK
o Travel
o Places
o Industry
o General
o Finance
o Defence
* Singapore
* Russia
* North America
o US
+ Sports
+ Places
+ People
+ Labor
+ Industry
+ Immigration
+ ICT
+ Health
+ Finance
+ Defence
o Canada
+ Places
+ Labour
+ Finance
+ Defence
* New Zealand
* Lang
* Korea
* Japan
o History
* Israel
* India
o Travel
o States
+ Cities
# Places
o Politics
o Places
o people
o ICT
o Gov
o Education
o Economy
o Defence
o Automobile
* Geography
* Europe
* China
* Australia
o Weather
o Technology
o Places
o ICT
o Health
o Government
o General
o Defence
o Business
* Asia
* Arab
* Africa

# Business

* Transport & Logistics
* Structure
* Sales
o Consumer
* Marketing
* Human Resources
* General Management
* General
* Finance
o Tax
o Retirement Plans
o Mortgage
o Investment
o Insurance
o Banking
o Accounting
* Engineering
* Economics
* Business Law
o Contracts

# Automobile

* Van & Heavy Vehicle
* Plane
* Car
* Accessories

Difference Between Gross Weight and Curb Weight
[...]
• Curb weight of a vehicle is the standard weight of the vehicle with all standard accessories and liquids and coolants, but without t any passengers and cargo.
• Gross weight is curb weight plus passengers and cargo.
• The difference between gross weight and curb weight gives us the load carrying capacity of the vehicle.
http://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-gross-we...

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Note added at 1 hr (2011-10-08 22:59:47 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Sorry, I didn't intend to copy the list in the second reference. The relevant part is at the end.

Charles Davis
Spain
Local time: 06:16
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 20

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