Height-weight proportional (HWP) refers to a body-type that is not overweight. It is often seen in personal ads, indicating that the poster does not consider him- or herself to be overweight, without knowing their true
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Weight transfer — In automobiles, weight transfer (often confused with load transfer) refers to the redistribution of weight supported by each tire during acceleration (both longitudinal and lateral). This includes braking, or deceleration (which can be viewed as… … Wikipedia
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