mass

1. mass (noun) — sense 1

Definition: Matter, material.: A quantity of matter cohering so as to make one body, or an aggregation of particles or things which collectively make one body or quantity, usually of considerable size.

Example: And if it were not for theſe Principles the Bodies of the Earth, Planets, Comets, Sun, and all things in them would grow cold and freeze, and become inactive Maſſes ; […].

2. mass (noun) — sense 2

Definition: Matter, material.: Precious metal, especially gold or silver.

Example: Right in the midst the Goddesse selfe did stand / Upon an altar of some costly masse […].

3. mass (noun) — sense 3

Definition: Matter, material.: A measure of the inertia of a mass of matter, one of four fundamental properties of matter. SI unit of mass: kilogram.

4. mass (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To form or collect into a mass; to form into a collective body; to assemble.

Example: They would unavoidably mix up the whole of these declarations, and mass them together, although the Judge might direct the Jury not to do so.

5. mass (adj) — sense 5

Definition: Involving a mass of things; concerning a large quantity or number.

Example: There is evidence of mass extinctions in the distant past.

6. mass (adj) — sense 6

Definition: Involving a mass of people; of, for, or by the masses.

Example: Mass unemployment resulted from the financial collapse.