lever scale

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Noun lever scale has 1 sense

steelyard, lever scale, beam scale - a portable balance consisting of a pivoted bar with arms of unequal length
--₁ is a kind of balance

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Lever Scale

Description:

A lever scale is a mechanical device used to measure the weight of an object by making use of a lever mechanism. It typically consists of a platform to hold the object and a lever which acts as a fulcrum to provide balance and determine the weight.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

A weighing device that operates on the principle of a lever mechanism.

Usages:

A lever scale is commonly used in grocery stores to weigh products before selling.
Many households use a lever scale in their kitchens for precise measurement of ingredients.
Lever scales are also used by farmers to weigh produce and determine market prices.
Industrial settings often utilize lever scales for weighing heavy machinery and equipment.

Sample Sentences:

I went to the local market and put the apples on the lever scale to determine their weight.
The lever scale in our kitchen is accurate and helps us follow recipes more precisely.
Before buying the livestock, the farmer placed them on the lever scale to assess their weight.
The warehouse uses a large lever scale to ensure accurate measurements for shipping purposes.