ˈwāə(r), ˈwe(ə)r, ˈweə noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English weyer, from weyen to weigh + -er — more at weigh
: one that weighs: as
a. : one that weighs materials or products for purposes of verification, adjustment, or record
b. : a customs inspector who determines and records the weight of merchandise
c. : a worker who weighs out ingredients for a given product