makeweight

/ˈmeɪkweɪt/
noun
  1. Something added to make up a lack or to fill a gap, especially something of little value used to complete a collection or reach a required amount.
    • The cheap toy was just a makeweight to fill the gift basket.
    • They included a few old songs as makeweights on the album.
    • The last chapter of the book felt like a makeweight to reach the page count.
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