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 Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) is the maximum weight that should be placed on any single axle of a tow vehicle or trailer, as measured at the wheel. Dry Weight is the weight of the RV without any fuel, water, oil, coolant, cargo, or passengers. Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) is the combined weight-carrying capacity of a tow vehicle plus its trailer. Curb Weight is the weight of the RV with fuel, water, oil and coolant, but no passengers or cargo.
The kerb or curb weight is the weight of the vehicle minus any passengers or cargo. This refers to the weight of the car if it was parked on the curb without anything in it. It still has all the necessary equipment and fuel but doesn't have any added weight that isn't built into the car. The gross weight refers to the car's total weight when it has added passengers and cargo.