Associations to the word «Steelyard»
Noun
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Wiktionary
STEELYARD, noun. A transportable balance with unequal arm lengths.
STEELYARD, noun. A place where steel (and possibly other metals as well) is stored and sold.
Dictionary definition
STEELYARD, noun. A portable balance consisting of a pivoted bar with arms of unequal length.
Wise words
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