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What does the abbreviation JR stand for?
Jar - A rigid container having a wide mouth and often no neck, typically made
of earthenware or glass. Excludes "bottle."
Hundred - One hundred (100) of an item.
What does the abbreviation PT stand for?
Pint - A unit of liquid or dry measure.
What is the unit or issue term for two similar or corresponding items, e.g. gloves, shoes, bearing; or items integrally fabricated of two corresponding parts, eg. trousers, shears, goggles
Pair (PR)
What is the term for a quantity of the same item tied together without compression.
Bundle (BD)
What is the term?
Normally a squeeze-type container, most commonly manufactured from a flexible type material and used in packaging toothpaste, shaving cream, and pharmaceutical products.
Tube (TU)
What does the abbreviation AY stand for?
Assembly - A collection of parts assembled to form a complete unit, constituting a singe item of supply, e.g. hose assembly. Use only when the term "assembly is a part of the item name.
What is the unit of issue term equivalent to 2,000 lbs.
Ton (TN)
What is the term for a cylindrical core on which a flexible material, such as wire or cable, is wound. Usually has flanged ends
Reel (RL)
What is the term for a flat fold of fabric having a stiff paperboard core.
Bolt (BO)
What is the term for a shaped unit of compressible materials bound with cord or metal ties and usually rapped, e.g., paper and cloth rags.
Bale (BE)
What does the abbreviation PD stand for?
Pad - Multiple sheets of paper that are stacked together and fastened at one
end by sealing.
What is the term for a small glass container, generally less than an inch in diameter, flat bottomed and tubular in shape and has a variety of neck finishes.
Vial (VI)
What is the term for a cylindrical form with an edge or rim at each end and an axial hole for a pin or spindle on which a flexible material such as threading or wire is wound.
Spool (SL)
What does the abbreviation CK stand for?
Cake - A block of compacted or congealed matter. Applicable to such items as
soap, buffing compound.
What does the abbreviation ME stand for?
Meal - The measure of food generally taken by an individual at one time.
What is the term for a heavy duty, bottle-type container used for transportation and storage of liquids. Usually designed to be encased in a rigid protective outer container for shipment.
Carboy (CB)
What is the term for a quantity of paper varying from 480 to 516 sheets, depending upon grade.
Ream (RM)
What is the term for a loop of yarn, 120 yards in length, usually wound on a 54 inch circular core.
Skein (SK)
What is the term for a unit of linear measurement, usually applied to anchor chain, equivalent to 14 fathoms (90 feet).
Shot (SO)