1. A weight that falls from a predetermined height to apply force or impact in testing, manufacturing, or construction
The drop weight test measures the impact resistance of the material.
O teste de peso de queda mede a resistência ao impacto do material.
2. In pile driving and foundation work, a heavy hammer or weight lifted and dropped to drive piles into the ground
The construction crew used a drop weight to drive the steel piles deep into the earth.
A equipe de construção usou um peso de queda para cravear as estacas de aço profundamente na terra.
3. In weightlifting, the act of releasing or dropping weights after completing a lift
Dropping the weights loudly in the gym is considered bad etiquette.
Soltar os pesos barulhentamente na academia é considerado de má educação.