throw-weight

The English word “throw-weight” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

A measure of the effective weight of ballistic missile payloads, given in kilograms or tonnes.
A measure of the total weight of projectiles that can be delivered by a single broadside.

From throw + weight.

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