steelyards

[US]/ˈstiːliˌɑːd/
[UK]/ˈstiːliˌɑrd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a balance or scale with a beam and a movable weight; a type of weighing device used for heavy loads

Phrases & Collocations

steelyard scale

steelyard balance

steelyard weights

steelyard lever

steelyard principle

steelyard mechanism

steelyard design

steelyard calibration

steelyard operation

steelyard measurement

Example Sentences

the merchant used a steelyard to weigh his goods accurately.

with a steelyard, you can measure heavy items with ease.

the old steelyard in the market was a reliable tool for traders.

he learned how to use a steelyard during his apprenticeship.

many farmers still prefer the steelyard for its simplicity.

the design of the steelyard has remained largely unchanged for centuries.

using a steelyard requires some skill to balance the weights correctly.

he demonstrated how to read the measurements on the steelyard.

the steelyard was an essential tool before digital scales became common.

she found an old steelyard in her grandfather's shed.

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