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Chapter 17
Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Definitions |
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inch | a customary unit used to measure length |
foot | a linear unit of measure equal to 1/3 yard |
yard | a linear unit of measure equal to 3 feet |
mile | a linear unit of measure used for measuring long distances; 5,280 feet |
capacity | the amount a container can hold |
cup | a measure of capacity, equal to 8 ounces |
pint | a measure of capacity, equal to 2 cups |
quart | a measure of capacity, equal to 2 pints |
gallon | a measure of capacity, equal to 4 quarts |
ounce | a unit used to measure weight |
pound | a unit used to measure weight, equal to 16 ounces |