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STEELYARD

\stˈiːljɑːd], \stˈiːljɑːd], \s_t_ˈiː_l_j_ɑː_d]\

Definitions of STEELYARD

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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A weighing machine, in which a single weight is moved along a graduated beam.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Bar of metal resting on a fulcrum not in the centre, used for weighing.

1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman

A device for weighing, consisting of a scale-beam, counterpoise, and hooks.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

A lever balance with arms of unequal length, for ascertaining weights, the weight being suspended from the long, and the thing to be weighed from the short arm.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A balance for weighing bodies, consisting of a single weight shifted backwards and forwards on a graduated beam.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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