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Meanings of makeweight in English

Anything added to fill out a whole.

Usage of makeweight in English
1
The ageing Mexican wonder-makeweight Giovani dos Santos could be going the other way.
The Guardian
2
Exciting stuff and exit one fairly anonymous Eastern European female makeweight.
The Guardian
3
Chelsea's Serbian midfielder Nemanja Matic was due to move as a makeweight in the deal.
The Irish Times
4
Yon apple was meant to live an' bear fruit; the bonny apple's juist the makeweight.
Captivity
5
They are men of prudence, and persuade E. to go with them, as a makeweight.
Some Private Views
6
He wasn't even a makeweight -Peter Reid has admitted that he wanted to sign David Connolly.
The Guardian
7
Levy, however, is reported to believe that resolution to any disagreement lies in offering Luka Modric as makeweight.
The Guardian
8
Van Gaal is open to letting the winger leave if he can be a makeweight in acquiring Cavani.
The Guardian
9
And then, as a makeweight in the bargain, the venal sacristan placed in my hands the head of Charlemagne.
Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume ...
10
Spurs plot dealTottenham's goalkeeper Paul Robinson may be used as a makeweight in a deal for Middlesbrough's Stewart Downing.
The Irish Times
11
It is understood Mkhitaryan does not view himself as a makeweight in any deal that would take Sánchez to United.
The Guardian
12
Television history, that underfunded, unloved makeweight of the remoter parts of the schedules, is in the throes of unexpected resurgence.
The Irish Times
13
But there are heavy duties, deep responsibilities, and much true heart-felt anxiety to stand as makeweight against all these sweets.
Hunting Sketches
14
He seems..." added Phyllis, throwing in the information by a way of a makeweight, "in a beastly temper."
Mike and Psmith
15
Raheem Sterling, the City forward, was mentioned on Tuesday as a possible makeweight in the deal but that will not happen.
The Guardian
16
Being mentioned as a possible makeweight in any deal to bring Wayne Rooney to Stamford Bridge has also caused the Brazilian disquiet.
The Guardian
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