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Definition of Steelyard
1. Noun. A portable balance consisting of a pivoted bar with arms of unequal length.
Definition of Steelyard
1. n. A form of balance in which the body to be weighed is suspended from the shorter arm of a lever, which turns on a fulcrum, and a counterpoise is caused to slide upon the longer arm to produce equilibrium, its place upon this arm (which is notched or graduated) indicating the weight; a Roman balance; -- very commonly used also in the plural form, steelyards.
Definition of Steelyard
1. Noun. A transportable balance with unequal arm lengths. ¹
2. Noun. A place where steel (and possibly other metals as well) is stored and sold. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Steelyard
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