steelyard meaning

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steelyard (noun): a portable balance consisting of a pivoted bar with arms of unequal length.

Definition of steelyard

  1. a portable balance consisting of a pivoted bar with arms of unequal length

    Synonyms: lever scale, beam scale

    Type of: balance

Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in RD · 9-letter words

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