A counterpoise; a kind of balance; = auncel, n.
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| 释义 | the world > relative properties > measurement > measurement by weighing > equipment for weighing > [noun] > a weighing apparatus > other weighing apparatus (9) poundereOE A counterpoise; a kind of balance; = auncel, n. auncel1298 More fully auncel weight. A kind of hand-held balance, a steelyard; a weight used on such a balance. Also: the system of measuring weight with such… baublea1425 An instrument for weighing or measuring (consisting of a stick with lead weights fixed or suspended at one end). Obsolete. shaft1429 A kind of balance: = auncel, n., pounder, n.2 (apparently originally auncel's shaft). poundrelc1450 A kind of weighing apparatus. peson1459 A balance similar to a steelyard, employing balls as counterweights. trebuchet1550 A small delicately poised balance or pair of scales; an assay balance; a tilting scale. (So French) handsale1607 Designating a type of balance apparently similar to a small steelyard (steelyard, n.2), used in weighing an article in the hand. Cf. auncel, n. Obs… trolley-scale1909 a scale for weighing meat or other commodities, in which the scale-beam is attached to a trolley travelling on an overhead track, as in a market or… |
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