Meaning: The state of being physically constrained. Classified under: Nouns denoting stable states of affairs. Synonyms: constraint; restraint. Context example: dogs should be kept under restraint. Hypernyms (constraint is a kind of...): confinement (the state of being confined) Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of constraint):
Gross combined weight rating refers to the total mass of a vehicle, including all trailers. GVWR and GCWR both describe a vehicle that is in operation and are used to specify weight limitations and restrictions.
Dimensional weight is also known as DIM weight, volumetric weight, or cubed weight. Freight carriers utilize the greater of the actual weight or dimensional weight to calculate shipping charges. Dimensional weight is calculated as (length Ã width Ã height) / (dimensional factor). Measurements can be made all in inches or all in centimeters, but the appropriate shipping factor must also be used.